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.
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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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.
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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March 3, 2020
Love fresh air and exercise? Support our sustainable growing practices? We have varied volunteering opportunities every Thursday on our beautiful relocation site at Treraven Farm, Wadebridge.
September 26, 2019
Come and have fun at our annual Apple Day event at Treraven Farm on Sunday 6 October 10 am – 1 pm.
• Join in chopping, crushing and pressing the apples
• Enjoy a glass (or more) of delicious fresh apple juice
• Bring a small container to take your share away
• Meet the team and see the lovely veg we’re growing
• Find out more about our relocation to Treraven Farm
Please consider leaving your car in Wadebridge. It’s an easy walk to Treraven Farm via the public footpath from the Camel Trail at Guineaport. Or you can cycle via Trevanion Road and Treraven Lane. See MAP
If you’ve got access to apple trees and would like to donate some fruit for juicing please contact us at info@camel-csa.org.uk
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May 30, 2019
A gargantuan effort’s gone into completing the first polytunnel at our relocation site at Treraven Farm, Wadebridge. Lead grower Mark Norman headed a large team of volunteers who got stuck in digging trenches, constructing the frame and securing the cover.
Grateful thanks to growers Mark N, Bridget and Ann plus volunteers Andy, Becky, Bob, Charlotte, Danny, Darren, Finn, Frank, Janet, Kiefer, Mark M, Mary, Nicky, Spencer, Stepper, Stewart and Trina for a brilliant team effort.
The tunnel’s now been planted up with tomatoes and aubergines, using the lasagna method of cultivation.
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May 28, 2019
It’s arrived! The shipping container we’re using as a secure equipment store at our relocation site at Treraven Farm is now in place. Over the next few weeks we’ll be planting green walls around the container to help it blend in with its natural surroundings.
January 23, 2019
Camel CSA growers Mark and Bridget have begun marking out our first two vegetable growing beds above Wadebridge at Treraven Farm owned by the Gaia Trust.
We’re practising the No-Dig Method of organic cultivation championed by Charles Dowding. A thick layer of mulch will be applied in a few months’ time once the rye grass has died out underneath the black plastic. Then we’ll plant up the surface compost with our first winter crops – kale, purple sprouting broccoli and swede.
Over the next 18 months we’re gradually relocating our polytunnels, growing beds, equipment store, solar panels and packing shed to the new site at Treraven.
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