2016 Farm dates announced
Here’s when you can join in the fun on the farm this year 2016!
All farm days are Saturdays. Dates are subject to change in the case of really bad weather.
To book a place on a farm day click on Sign-up sheet in the menu, or click here.
2016 Farm Dates
- 12 March
- 19 March
- 2 April
- 23 April
- 30 April
- 14 May
- 28 May
- 4 June
- 18 June
- 25 June
- 9 July
- 16 July
- 30 July
Cabbages and leeks get the star treatment
29th August Farm Day
Well its the last farm day of the summer, but less of that “where has summer gone” attitude and more about the veg…
Today it was high time to give the cabbages and leeks a weed. Both crops were definately still there, it’s just that the weeds were definately there as well. But not for long!
We do complain about weeds on here, I mean come on, on this rich fen soil the...
Butterfly Heaven
Butterflies everywhere on the farm recently! As it's time for the yearly Big Butterfly Count we decided to have a closer look at what species we could find...
CSA Network UK Conference and AGM
We’re very excited about attending the CSA Network annual gathering at Canalside CSA this Saturday – why not join us? Tickets are still available – for more info and to book click the link below!
Book now! Our national gathering and AGM is booked for Saturday 11 July at Canalside CSA, Leamington Spa. Tickets will be £30 for non-members and £15 for members, including a delicious lunch, stomping ceilidh in the evening and camping overnight. We will also have a variety...
Mega planting spectacular (14,000 plants in a day baby!)
It's quite a crucial time at the farm this time of year - lots of seedlings are desperately waiting to be planted, and those pesky weeds just keep on growing...
30th May Farm Day
A blog post about bikes, bees, borage and bloomin' weeds. Read more ...
New bees on the farm this year
We’ve been busy on the bee front at CropShare this Spring! We were happy to rehome a top bar hive and a national hive from a lovely lady called Christine. She built the top bar hive herself and it’s got a great window in one side which gives you a beautiful view of comb and busy bees, make sure you check it out next time you’re at the farm- just ask. Christine kept these...
When CropShare met FarmShare…
One of the recurring themes at the Eastern Region CSA Gathering and FarmHack was that it'd be great to visit other CSAs more regularly to exchange ideas and strengthen the sense of community...
Setting ourselves up for grain farming
We are really chuffed that with a grant gratefully received from Cambridge Sustainable City this year we were able to buy some essential kit for growing and processing grain crops at CropShare in the future...
Bees and seeds
Some words from Farmer Paul and Farmeress Doreen: "The sun is shining but don’t worry CropSharers, by Saturday we will have light cloud and a cooling breeze to stop you overheating whilst undertaking your agrarian toils...