Iain Tolhurst is a member of the Institute of Organic Training and Advice and has delivered specialist organic advice to farmers, growers and students since 1982. He works as a part time organic consultant, having been a practising organic producer since 1976. His main area of expertise is with horticulture, vegetable box schemes and stock-free systems. He has visited over 1000 farms to advise on all aspects of organic conversion and production systems both in the UK and overseas, including California, Guyana, Ireland, Iceland, Morocco, Mozambique, Sweden, Estonia and Rep. of Moldova. He also works with various organisations in the UK such as Garden Organic, Organic Research Centre, Soil Association and Vegan Organic Network. Find out more about consultancy and services here.

The farm offers three-month traineeships to local and international students and future growers. We have two placements every year, from April to July and from August to October – an excellent opportunity for hands-on learning.

You can also join us for a farm walk, which we hold 4 times a year, once every season, or host specially for private groups. Come to any of our other on-farm events, from festivals and fermentation workshops, to markets and meetings, we have something for everyone. Or, you could even host your own event on the farm if you prefer.