Helping farmers grow heritage cereals for thatching straw and grain
About the organisation
Heritage Harvest helps farmers grow heritage cereals for thatching straw and grain and distributes bread and flour through the Oxford Bread Group.
About the Case Study / Project
The Prince’s Countryside Fund will help establish a demonstration farm and education centre of heritage wheat varieties in collaboration with a group of 100 thatchers, organic farmers and traditional millers. The aim is to reduce the UK’s dependence on imported thatching materials while encouraging the development of this traditional skill and providing a valuable diversification opportunity for farmers. Artisan bread baked from the flour produced will be supplied to 300 local consumers.
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Impact
3 on farm training events reaching 150 thatchers
3 on farm training events reaching at least 100 farmers and 30 members of Traditional Corn Millers Guild
Participation of the local community through at least 9 open days
Key contact
For more information visit: www.oxfordlocalbread.org