Norwich FarmShare: Our Vision

Determined at a visioning circle held on 24 November 2010

Like to learn how to coppice
A box (or two) of organic vegetables
This is the “seed”: the start of something bigger
See this become an economically viable land-use option
See a social care element: people getting health benefits from working
A co-operative effort towards supplying ourselves with food
Self replication and management through the commitment of individuals
The mindful of the consequences of the decisions we make
A self-sustaining project, that can be replicated
Inclusive project that involves the wider community: especially at the school site
That the school can take a leading educative role and act as an example to others
Inspiring: spreading the message: empowering others
Spiritual reconnection with the land: creating a relationship between us, food and the land
Improve biodiversity on the site: targeted and rigorously monitored actions
Changing food culture: with the hope that this will also change land-use and resource-use patterns – making them more sustainable
Wide distribution: actively engaging with hard to reach communities (not just geography!)
Raising awareness of key sustainability issues and demonstrating an alternative food system
Starting simple: don’t over-complicate things!
Inclusive: everyone is welcome to participate or interact – even if their values don’t match ours
To look at other aspects of food production: eggs, livestock etc
Empowered: sharing in the direction of the organisation, with trust and openness
Make it easier for people to make the “right” choices
A site that can be a resource: reskilling / education, sharing and learning from each other
Bees on one or both sites
Building confidence and hope in a sustainable approach to food
Being part of something that is turning the tide and doing good
Creating local land based jobs
“Waste” management – a closed loop not a line to landfill
Creating (through trial and experiment) a desirable Norwich/local complete diet
Systems to allow and enable those who want to, to volunteer
To have people in Norwich eating more seasonally
To maintain a balance between our values and ethics and financial viability
To make it fun and a celebration.