Connections
Sunday 26th May
Connections
BRING & SHARE
A new monthly opportunity to connect with nature on Goffin Land and be with others.
Sunday 26th May
A new monthly opportunity to connect with nature on Goffin Land and be with others.
Irrigation is already set up (overhead outside and drip tape in the tunnel), as well as french drains and an artificial windbreak.
The area is fully fenced (rabbit- and deer- proof).
The custodian of Goffin Land is looking to rent a package including:
– the plot and the polytunnel
– use of a lean-to pack & wash station and a section of a barn for processing
– use of water from a borehole and electrical power (at cost)
£5k per annum negotiable and depending on applicant could include reduced rental period to support establishment of new business / CSA
LSG added a considerable amount to their business income by running education courses throughout the growing season. More polytunnels and more outdoor growing space were on the cards but never materialised as interest from Italy that drew the Italian couple, Dario & Flavia, back home, stalled any development.
SEE: https://biophilia.org.uk/regenerative-market-garden/ for last year’s offer of the business for sale. Regrettably LSG did not find a buyer so now the business price tag does not apply. Rent, as stated, is negotiable. I bought some of the basic infrastructure – compost bin system, wind breaks, wet room facilities etc. that’s all included in whatever rental agreement might be arranged. This market garden would suit as a separate entity to whatever may evolve on the whole farm.
Be pleased to hear from interested parties. JohnYates
e mail via Contact form above or 01392 319543
The growing area is 1/2 acre + a polytunnel (16x7m). The field has 142 permanent no-dig beds (10m x 30″) in great condition, and there is space and potential to add at least another polytunnel.
Irrigation is already set up (overhead outside and drip tape in the tunnel), as well as french drains and an artificial windbreak.
The area is fully fenced (rabbit- and deer- proof).
The custodian of Goffin Land is looking to rent a package including:
– the plot and the polytunnel
– use of a lean-to pack & wash station and a section of a barn for processing
– use of water from a borehole and electrical power (at cost)
£5k per annum negotiable and depending on applicant could include reduced rental period to support establishment of new business
The pioneer growers on Goffin Land developing Living Soil Garden enterprise had a well-established customers base ( 25 CSA shares + extra retail customers), a weekly stall at Topsham market, a strong online presence and many of 2022’s CSA customers are asking to renew for 2023 with LSG’s new growers – yet to be established.
A REKO / farmers market was established on Friday nights since 2020 with local producers of food and health products.
Previously the agreement was on a share farm basis. Going forward I’m seeking co-operation to further the inspirational gardening skills of Dario & Flavia the Living Soil Garden creators
Who am I? I’m John Yates the custodian of Goffin Land with ambition to leave the land as a meaningful contribution to the people of Exeter as an oasis for food production / wellbeing resources / social/political stimulant – see www.biophilia.org.uk / 01392 319543
Thanks to Kelly, Pete and Jo … we have a great night planned to stimulate our rhythm for Mutiny on the Bounty (Planet Earth) & non compliance with Admiralty Law that dominates us
See info below with links. Click CONTACT above to e-mail for more info
Believing in healthy produce direct to local neighbourhoods we have established the Goffin REKO a click & collect market so local folk can buy great fresh food direct from producers from the local Devon area. See FaceBook page
https://www.facebook.com/GoffinREKO
Accommodation is needed on Goffin Land to support food production but there is no housing or permission. The Biophilia Project fits the Local Plan closely though there is an impasse with the local Exeter City planning authorities. The possibility of temporary / mobile accommodation could be considered depending on applicants needs in light of the history of planning authorities frequent blindness to agricultural realities. The potential for an association with existing local livestock ventures would also be favourably considered.
1. 86 acres of meadow approx 50 sown with herb and legume rich swards all newly fenced and gated.
2. Water to middle of farm plus access to ponds and brook running water.
3. Maintained tracks
4. Maintained chestnut / wire fencing and gates currently being installed across the whole farm land
5. Shared use of a Case 4240 & Case 275
6. Possible share of Land Rover
7. Chicken trailer for rearing chicks and possible field use
What’s here? – Goffin Woods and Goyles
1. Approximately 10 acres of woods and tree lined water courses. Potential for woodland turkey business.
2. Woodchipper
Gray’s Barn & Grounds with knowledge sharing and catering opportunity
1. Agricultural barn available for workshops, conferences and gatherings on mutually agreeable terms
2. Commercial kitchen on wheels. Raise animals on Goffin then cook and serve them up at Wildwood Banquets.
3. Rocket stove pizza oven
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I hope the offer is interesting. It is presented in collaboration with Dan Powell of Land Base (web site is offline being rebuilt) See Facebook: @landbaseuk. My hope is that a successful outcome to share Goffin’s potential will help stimulate the Landbase journey to provide opportunities to those wishing to involve themselves in land based activities.
John Yates ………………. Custodian of Goffin Land / 19.12.2019
Please contact in first instance Dan Powell of Landbase dan.landbase – at – gmail dot com
LandBase seeks to provide opportunities to those wishing to involve themselves in land based activities on a range of levels, and to close the gap between the growing interest in rural living and skills, and the lack of structured learning facilities for new entrants to small-scale food production in the UK. LandBase will provide experience led, affordable, long-and short-term courses for motivated land-workers, both current and aspiring.
Facebook search: @landbaseuk
Sunday 26th May Connections BRING & SHARE A new monthly opportunity to connect with nature on Goffin Land and be with others.
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