Local food, shared land, stronger lives

Rooted in Community

At Grow Gurnard, we believe in reconnecting people with nature, communities, and the food they eat. Based in Gurnard on the Isle of Wight, our mission is to encourage local residents to take an active role in growing their own food, while also improving health, well-being, and access to green spaces.

Photo by Pete Johnstone

We are a group of local families who are keen to contribute to our local community whilst having a positive environmental impact. As part of the planning permission for the next phase of Meadow View housing, a 10 Ha area of farm land is designated for Nature. We have agreement to use 1 Ha of that land for a community farm operating on organic regenerative principles. Our goal is to create a community farm on the land above Gurnard meadow near Cockleton Lane. We are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC)

Values & Principles

Sustainability

  • Promoting organic eco-friendly farming practices, conservation, and respect for the environment.

Community

  • Promoting social cohesion and cooperation among all members of the community.

Equity & Participation

  • Encouraging the participation of all community members and fostering inclusivity.

Education

  • Promoting organic eco-friendly farming practices, conservation, and respect for the environment.

Respect

  • Valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

Transparency & Accountability

  • Ensuring that we are listening to voices and that information about Grow Gurnard is available to all.

Education

  • sharing knowledge and skills related to farming, sustainability, and regenerative food production.

Sustainability

  • Promoting organic eco-friendly farming practices, conservation, and respect for the environment.

Community

  • Promoting social cohesion and cooperation among all members of the community.

Equity & Participation

  • Encouraging the participation of all community members and fostering inclusivity.

Respect

  • Valuing diverse perspectives and fostering a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

Transparency & Accountability

  • Ensuring that we are listening to voices and that information about Grow Gurnard is available to all.

Our Aims

We aim to create and maintain a sustainable, shared space for growing food and plants.

To improve the health and wellbeing of Gurnard residents.

Provide a learning space for environmental education and in practices such as
horticulture and organic gardening.

To strengthen the local community by encouraging participation, collaboration, and

mutual support.

Provide access to healthy, locally grown produce.

Foster a sense of belonging and well-being within the community for the
maintenance and development of Grow Gurnard.
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