Down Farm is helping to rebuild local food economies
We believe that changing the way we produce and distribute food is fundamental to solving the world’s most pressing social and ecological problems.
About Down Farm
Down Farm is a cooperatively run market garden. We are an organic market garden and community hub situated just outside of Winkleigh, North Devon. We grow fantastic vegetables, salads, herbs & fruits, using only hand tools. Our aim is to grow produce that benefits us, our wildlife the soil and our community.
Down Farm grows produce using minimum tillage farming. We work to preserve the soil structure by using low impact tools helping the soil life flourish. A happy soil lets us grow produce that is full of goodness and bags of flavour.
Our food is for our community. All our produce is eaten within a 30 mile radius of the farm. We sell veg through our veg box scheme, local farmers' markets and local shops and restaurants.
Fair prices for farmers and artisan food producers is vital
We pay our suppliers at least 50% of the retail value for any products we buy in, and when dealing with wholesalers, we check to make sure they pay fair prices to their growers.
The benefits of buying local
Local food supports local economies. Food grown in the local community supports local jobs and encourages variety in our diets. It also requires less transportation, so it's fresher and has a smaller environmental footprint.
We've been having a down farm veg box for almost a year, we have never been disappointed. You can almost feel the love and care these plants have been given. They're full of vitality. Real food, grown with love for the land by real people.
We've got some great people
Meet some of our committed Down Farm crew who work hard to bring you the tastiest local food. If you would like to be part of the team, get in touch.
Get started!
Your first box is only a few clicks away. Get a box of fresh, local food in your kitchen soon, packed with care and supporting your local farmers and artisan producers.