Clays Organic Farm
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The Clays main grower, Mark Stevenson, came to farming late, a second career after 20 years as a secondary school teacher. Keen on local and organic food, he tried to set up a Farmer's Market in the late 1990's but couldn't because there were no local vegetable growers. Demand was there, but no supply.
In 2001 he was able to purchase a half-share in The Clays Orchard (poor quality land, a heavy clay sub-soil with poor drainage) and rent another much smaller field.
Over the last 15 years, Mark Stevenson using organic techniques, has gradually improved the soil, invested profits in polytunnels and other buildings and expanded their output.
About 0.5 hectares is cultivated by hand for the vegetables, there are three polytunnels for the more exotic varieties and to extend the cropping season, enabling the farm to supply salad leaves almost every week throughout the year. To maintain a good range for customers Mark also stocks produce from other farms as well when he is unable to provide it himself.
You will therefore find a range of organic produce and a good quantity of choice for customers.
In 2001 he was able to purchase a half-share in The Clays Orchard (poor quality land, a heavy clay sub-soil with poor drainage) and rent another much smaller field.
Over the last 15 years, Mark Stevenson using organic techniques, has gradually improved the soil, invested profits in polytunnels and other buildings and expanded their output.
About 0.5 hectares is cultivated by hand for the vegetables, there are three polytunnels for the more exotic varieties and to extend the cropping season, enabling the farm to supply salad leaves almost every week throughout the year. To maintain a good range for customers Mark also stocks produce from other farms as well when he is unable to provide it himself.
You will therefore find a range of organic produce and a good quantity of choice for customers.