Farming Network

Good ideas rarely stay in one place.

Over the years we’ve learned a huge amount from farmers, researchers, rural businesses, entrepreneurs and the occasional brilliant troublemaker who asks awkward questions about how things really work.

This page highlights some of the people, farms, organisations and businesses we learn from, work with, or simply admire.

Some are neighbours.
Some are further afield.
All are thinking seriously about soil, food and the future of how we live and farm.

If you enjoy following life at Lower Blakemere, these are good people and ideas to explore too.

Pengethley Farm Shop – Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye

Pengethley Farm Shop – Peterstow, Ross-on-Wye
Region: Herefordshire / West Midlands
Award-winning independent farm shop and butchery supplying locally produced food and drink from across Herefordshire and the surrounding counties. Known for supporting regional farmers and producers while offering fresh meat, bakery, deli products and ready-to-eat food made on site.
farm shop butchery local food retail regional food producers farm diversification

Luke Conod – School Uniform Shop & Buy Jeans

Luke Conod – School Uniform Shop & Buy Jeans
Region: West Midlands
Entrepreneur and ethical retailer behind the School Uniform Shop and Buy Jeans. Focused on durable, responsibly sourced clothing that lasts the school year and reduces waste, while building practical local businesses that reduce clothing waste and support families.
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