Community Farming
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The ALT Group is delighted to announce our plans to begin our Community Farming Project which began in 2016. We Plan to use local unused land and create beautiful, Permaculture farms where will we organically grow fruit, vegetables, flowers & herbs.
Different to the typical agricultural farm system, these will be smaller sites which are diverse eco-systems that work for local residents and wildlife, while being easier to maintain without the use of harmful fertilizers and pesticides. Sometimes this type of system is referred to as a "Patchwork Farm" as it is made up using small, patches of unused land. More than just growing food these small farming sites can incorporate social facilities or other ideas which help to meet a community need in the area and create a local sustainable food and energy system, creating little waste and putting to best use the resources in the area. |
Ryan, Terri & Linda, Permaculture Garden Designers with The ALT Group, Consett County Durham.
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We know when you eat better, you feel better and by providing nutritious, organic food at a low cost we can help the whole community improve their health. We also know that connecting with nature, and bringing people together to grow, can help everyone learn new skills and make new friends and improve their overall well-being.
Community Farming is about setting and achieving goals together, about making a conscious choice to improve our outer and inner environment for the benefit of everyone. It is a journey of change, an experiment for a new way of living and a catalyst for making things better; both as an individual and for the wider world.
Community Farming is about setting and achieving goals together, about making a conscious choice to improve our outer and inner environment for the benefit of everyone. It is a journey of change, an experiment for a new way of living and a catalyst for making things better; both as an individual and for the wider world.
Blackhill Club Community Garden
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Our first site is in planning stages with our Community Meal partners, Blackhill Club. They have unused land around the club and to the east of the building which we are able to use to grow food to supply our Community Meal, and in exchange we will improve the look and facilities in this well loved, local social centre.
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