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Organic Farm Saved: Community Rallies for Babbinswood
6 Jan
Summary
- £260,000 raised to purchase a section of Babbinswood Farm.
- The farm has a long reputation for organic practices and community focus.
- The Bowles-Jones family are the fifth generation to farm the land.
A community fundraising effort for Babbinswood Farm has achieved a significant breakthrough, raising £260,000. This sum surpasses the minimum target and allows for the purchase of a section of the organic farm, ensuring its long-term community ownership. The campaign originally aimed to purchase the entire farm, but despite missing initial deadlines, this achievement is hailed as a major success.
Babbinswood Farm, located in Shropshire, is a fifth-generation family farm run by Casha and Adam Bowles-Jones. It is renowned for its organic methods, commitment to soil and animal welfare, and its role in environmental education. The fundraising was initiated to safeguard these cherished practices and the farm's community-oriented identity.
While the purchase of the initial land section is underway, the Save Babbinswood Farm Campaign will continue selling shares. This ongoing effort hopes to acquire additional land in the future, further securing the farm's legacy. The family has expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity received.
