https://youtu.be/S4rUDGmEC2M?si=GdVphCK6duyF-FD9

⬆️ Two of our Pioneers, Paul & Ren who live near Bath, were recently interviewed about their plans locally.

They are helping to bring Farmacy Co-op's network & services into their community and work with us to develop their own local plans. They have recently launched their own local organisation - Somer Valley Community Network - so check out their website if you live nearby...https://somervalleycommunitynetwork.co.uk

• Farmacy Co-op is helping to create secure national infrastructure - owned by the People.

• We're also working with local groups / Pioneers - helping them develop local plans & economic systems and to make sure we're aligned strategically.

• Localisation & decentralisation is very important. Which is what the local groups & organisations are focused on.

• Farmacy Co-op is then helping to build the national infrastructure which connects these local organisations all over the UK

Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or want to contribute & help us expand. Thanks. ?

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Why Veg boxes and local farming is key

Over in north-east Somerset, Paul and Ren are setting up the Somervalley Community Network, part of the Farmacy Co-op - a not for profit organic food network. They explain why these kinds of initiatives are vital at this time. LINK: https://somervalleyc…

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A belated Happy New Year! We wish you well for 2024. Exciting times ahead! ??

Farmacy Co-op continues to expand. We are bringing our network & infrastructure to communities all over the UK. Systems & services owned by the People - with the genuine purpose to benefit the People & Planet.

• We're ordering more & more fruit & veg from organic farms every 2 weeks - however we're selling out earlier & earlier. Demand is HUGE - which is great.

• We distributed 450 boxes last time

• We're making changes to our Packing Operation this month, which will enable us to pack & distribute about 800 boxes each time

• We're operating on Tues, Weds & Thursday every 2 weeks now

• We now have Collection Points in Newcastle, Scotland (Borders), Nottingham, Grantham, Northamptonshire, Cheshire, Lancashire & all over the Midlands.

• We're launching 100+ Collection Points this year

• Chester, Leeds, Bristol, Bath & Cheltenham coming this month!

• Part of our work is that we're building a not-for-profit logistical operation that is owned by the local communities that use it. This essential infrastructure - local / regional & national - will give us the food security we all need.

Use this link for more information.....

https://www.farmacycoop.org/delivery-service

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Can you help us? We have launched a Crowdfunding Campaign and have 6 days to hit our target!!

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/communitypermaculture

Every donation (up to £250) is being matched twice over - so this is a great opportunity as we'll receive triple the amount of every donation.

The funds raised will allow us to expand even further & will go towards:

• Launching a new website
• Finish an App (it's about 60% finished) which will automate a lot of our internal processes
• Design & print some promotional flyers & start marketing!
• Expand our distribution network further - more drivers & Collection Points
• Expand our product range
• Launch "Farmacy Market Garden" (we have been offered land!)
• Help more local groups (Community Pioneers) launch Community Hubs & Farms
• Promote our volunteer opportunities & Rewards Program and how this will help with the cost of living crisis

Any donation will be very much appreciated! Whatever you can afford to donate - we will be super happy with it. Please remember to choose £0 as a Tip as we don't get any of that! ?

Exciting times ahead as we co-create the new systems & services we're all going to need
Thank you in advance! ?❤️

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Community Permaculture- Flourishing Local Systems

Permanent & resilient community infrastructure focused on nature restoration & climate change, health & wellbeing and local economic systems

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Part of our work is that we're building a not-for-profit logistical network that is owned by the People, communities & businesses that use it. This essential infrastructure - local, regional & national - will give us the food security we all need.

We are currently looking for Collection Points in your area. Would you be interested in offering your home as a collection point? Or is there a venue we can use for a few hours?

• If it's your home, we won't advertise your full address online or in the public - only the postcode.

• We deliver 3 - 10 boxes (you decide on the maximum) to you on a Weds or Thurs afternoon every 2 weeks. On the day of delivery, our Members will collect their orders. You choose the pick up times that are convenient for you. You can leave boxes in your porch, a safe place outside or just say a quick hello to people.

• We offer you a 25% discount on your personal order as you'll be a volunteer - Collection Point Coordinator. HUGE savings on organic food...and we're already very affordable!

• You don't have to pay shipping on your order

• Other volunteer benefits

• Meet like minded people in your community. This can be the beginning of a local group focused on our plans that can help you launch a Community Hub, Community Farm & Local Packing Operation.

Email us at [email protected] if you are interested. We would appreciate your help with expanding this network. Thanks. ?

This is an excellent 8 minute video. I'm sure a lot of you are aware of JM Fortier, the Market Gardener. He's talking about exactly what Farmacy Co-op is helping to co-create. ?

I think a better title for the video would be "A vision for local production. And what that means for small-scale farming." ?

https://youtu.be/PvGf0Fx4BnM?si=kGydYlsk06q0zOE-

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Why Are Microbreweries So Popular? And What That Means For Small-Scale Farming

JM Fortier shares his vision of small-scale production and considers how these methods could be adopted in other areas of production such as beer, wine, grains, etc. ***🎓*** Masterclass: https://themarketgardener.com/the-market-gardener-masterclass/ ***📥*** Newsletter:…

The best way to predict the future, is to invent it! ??

Farmacy Co-op continues to expand and co-create the new systems & services we're all going to need.

The new economy - with essential items & services offered by not-for-profit businesses which are owned by the People (Co-operative model). These commercial social enterprises pay their workers enough for them to thrive but they are genuinely focused on benefiting communities & nature - rather than profiteering.

We have another packing & distribution operation today & tomorrow. So a big thank you to the 50 volunteers helping! ?

We have recently launched Collection Points in:

• Burnley
• Rossendale
• Milton Keynes
• Belper
• Chesterfield
• Cheadle (Staffordshire)
• Stafford
• Denton (Greater Manchester)
• Wistaston (Crewe)

Feel free to contact us on [email protected] if you are interested in bringing our services into your community. Secure access to organic food from small local growers all over the UK! ????

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We continue to expand!! ????

We made some big changes to our logistics & packing operation last week. This means we can now increase the orders we distribute by 100% from next week.

Special offer for new customers! 20% OFF a "Create Your Own order" for next week. Choose from 70+ organic food items to design the perfect order for your family.

1. Use this link to see all ORGANIC items available (Click the "Load More" button to view all pages.)

2. Add all the items you want to the shopping cart (minimum spend £30)

3. Add the promo code TGAUG20 for 20% Off all the organic fruit & veg only (valid until 2pm on Sunday 6th Aug - or until everything is sold out)

Collect from a local Collection Point or choose Home Delivery. Use this link to check whether we are in your area.

Please support our not-for-profit project as we help to create the new systems & services we're all going to need. Local food security, healthy food, regenerating nature & community ownership. Thanks. ?

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Farmacy Co-op - Nonprofit Organic Fruit/Veg/Salad - Collection & Delivery

Farmacy Co-op is a not-for-profit social enterprise that is promoting health & wellbeing and a sustainable food system. We give the community easy access to fresh & affordable organic food by collection or we've adelivery service covering between Bakewell…

This is an excellent conversation & worth the 1 hour if you have time this wkd. It explores the interconnections between our health & our environment & how this translates into wellbeing for people & communities alike.

https://youtu.be/C9ePZeHtg7c

Regeneration is our present & future. Exciting times ahead! ?

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Regenerate Soil, Regenerate Health: Author, Anne Biklé in Conversation With Zach Bush, MD - GW23

Regenerate Soil, Regenerate Health: Author, Anne Biklé in Conversation With Zach Bush, MD - Groundswell 2023 Hosted by Koen van Seijen This eye-opening moderated session explores the interconnections between our health and our environment and how this translates…

https://youtu.be/bbUSSfaumhM

This is an excellent short documentary (22 mins). Featuring urban gardens, forest gardens, market gardens. Regular people inspiring us all with their work. ???✊?

"Gardening is the facilitator of reconnecting to mother earth".

"We can change the world with a growing revolution!"

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Growers | A Growing Revolution | Short Documentary

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