Tablehurst and Plaw Hatch Community Farms, an example of biodynamic farm businesses owned by 600 local shareholders.(East Sussex, UK)

Case studies Forum Synergies

2012

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Tablehurst and Plaw Hatch are two Biodynamic Community Farms located in East Sussex, UK, wholly owned by a cooperative (an Industrial and Provident Society) with approximately 600 shareholders, most of them local to the farms. The farms occupy approximately 300 hectares of land, the majority of which is owned by St Anthony’s Trust, a local land trust. The farmers employ about 20 staff, process and sell their products directly and have established strong community connections.

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www.forum-synergies.eu/bdf_fiche-experience-48_en.html