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Festive greetings from the veg box team at Camel CSA

December 22, 2022

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Learn about using compost extracts for no-dig vegetable growing

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September 11, 2022

Want to find out about growing vegetables in a climate-friendly way? Come to our FREE event on Thursday 15 September at 17.30.

Join us for a tour of our no-dig growing site at Treraven Farm and learn how to make compost extracts to promote plant and soil health.

Please get your free ticket here.

Can’t make this date? You can sign up for a similar workshop we’re hosting for the Westcountry Rivers Trust on Thursday 22 September. Same place, same time. Details here.

Weekend workday volunteers repair polytunnel

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May 25, 2022

A wonderful team of volunteers joined our weekend workday to tighten a polytunnel cover that got badly stretched when Storm Eunice and Storm Franklin hit us in February.

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CSA farms get together at regional gathering in Cornwall

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March 7, 2022

We had a brilliant day connecting, learning and sharing about all aspects of food growing at the CSA Network UK gathering in Cornwall.

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Big thanks to hosts Soul Farm and fellow participants Goonown Growers, Bosavern Community Farm, Tamm Field Farm, Community Roots Cornwall, and Lazy Meadow Vegan Farm.

Volunteers plant extra hedging to protect veg crops and increase biodiversity

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February 9, 2022

Our volunteer growers have planted more than 40 metres of native hedging on our site at Treraven Farm and mulched it with a thick layer of woodchip. The extra hedgerows will protect our soil and veg crops from damaging winds while providing food and shelter for a wide variety of wildlife.

The hedging mixture is mainly hawthorn interspersed with plenty of hazel, bird cherry, dog rose, field maple and crab apple. It’ll have a long flowering period to attract pollinators followed by nutritious haws, hips, fruits and nuts.

Big thanks to volunteers Alex, Bryony, Charlotte, Claire, Francesca, Jo, Mark, Susan and Steve.

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Our annual Apple Day at Treraven Farm

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October 3, 2021

We had such fun and made vast quantities of apple juice for everyone to take home.

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Listen to us on BBC Radio Cornwall

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July 11, 2021

LISTEN to what Jack Murley of BBC Radio Cornwall found out when he visited us at Treraven Farm.

Growers Mark and Bridget and volunteer Steve chat about the eco-friendly ways we grow our veggies and deliver them to 80 local households. Bicycle couriers Damo and Mike of Pedal My Cargo and Wadebridge Coasters Cycling Club describe how they do the veg box deliveries in Wadebridge.

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Fantastic turnout for Open Farm Sunday – despite rain

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June 28, 2021

A HUGE thank you to everyone who ignored the weather forecast and came to our Open Farm Sunday event. The heavy rain held off during the first two guided farm walks led by head grower Mark Norman. Then the heavens opened for the final one and we all got soaked!

Visitors were specially interested in our climate and nature-friendly growing practices. They asked lots of questions about our no-dig methods that leave the soil undisturbed, protect growth-enabling organisms and nourish the vegetables.

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Come visit us on Open Farm Sunday 27 June

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June 18, 2021

Ever wondered exactly what we’re growing at Treraven Farm and how we’re going about it? Now’s your chance to find out! Get your FREE tickets here.

Come for a tour of our sustainable growing scheme on Open Farm Sunday on 27 June. Meet our team of growers and volunteers and see what veg crops we’re cultivating for 80 local households.

Find out more about our climate-friendly farming practices that are kind to nature, protect the soil, reduce carbon emissions and minimise waste. Use the opportunity to explore the community woodlands at Treraven, owned by the Gaia Trust.

Booking is essential so we can make this event an enjoyable, safe and successful day where people can maintain social distance. Get your FREE tickets here.

How Camel CSA is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic

January 3, 2021

Camel CSA coronavirus contingency plan v4

Camel CSA has taken action to minimise the risks to our members, staff growers and volunteers from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. We’re continuing to produce a regular supply of seasonal local food for our veg box members.

We are currently experiencing very high demand and Camel CSA’s subscription list is full. If you’d like to join the waiting list for trial membership please go to our sign-up page.

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