Growing in harmony with nature to provide nutritious, locally grown fruit and vegetables.
Welcome to Pear Tree Community Farm Project
Whilst still in the early stages of conception, we’re delighted to share that we now have a preliminary agreement to purchase land right in the heart of Freshford and Limpley Stoke!
Our vision is to create a community-led market garden; a thriving, nature-friendly space producing nutritious, locally grown fruit and vegetables.
By working in harmony with nature, we aim to create a space where the community, the growers, the soil and local wildlife can all flourish.
The portal to add comments towards our planning application is now closed.
We are very grateful to everyone who took an interest in the planning application, and to those who commented, whether in objection or support. The high level of engagement was a great reminder of how much we, in Freshford and Limpley Stoke and our neighbouring villages, care about this community and landscape. Over two thirds of the comments posted on Wiltshire’s planning portal were in support, proving again that this project is wanted and supported. However, we take very seriously the objections raised and are working on a Frequently Asked Questions that we hope will clarify some areas and address the main concerns.
As we move forward to our next milestone we need everyone to be well-informed of the farm’s plans.
Guiding Principles
Healthy Food
Pear Tree Community Farm will strive to produce healthy, nutrient dense fruit and vegetables by avoiding the use of synthetic agrochemicals and promoting soil health. A healthy soil ecosystem increases the uptake of nutrients by plants, thereby increasing the nutritional value of our food.
Nature
The farm will be a place of abundance where nature can thrive alongside food production. It will employ nature-friendly farming practices, working to sequester carbon by restoring soil health, to provide additional habitat for wildlife and to increase local biodiversity.
Community
The farm will be a hub for the community, promoting wellbeing by bringing people together and building knowledge and skills around growing healthy food.
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