Grow More Growers Demonstration Pilot: Application Window Closing Soon
Prospective growers have just a few more days to apply for an innovative pilot project aimed at strengthening local food systems, improving food security, and shaping national policy towards an inclusive, climate-resilient future.
The Grow More Growers Demonstration Pilot describes itself as ‘a new blueprint for British farming’ that will test and document a viable route into farming for new entrants — a template for scaling local food production and environmental protection.
The Opportunity
Grow More Growers are inviting applications from people who are seriously exploring commercial food growing, and who want to do that work in a supported, community-led context.
The pilot will support a small number of new-entrant growers to establish small-scale vegetable enterprises in Buckinghamshire and East Oxfordshire, using nature-friendly approaches and local routes to market.
Growers who are accepted on to the scheme will gain access of up to 3 acres of land, agroecological training, infrastructure, a peer-to-peer support network, a start-up grant and a Basic Income.
Applicant Criteria
The pilot is looking for participants that:
- Will commit to the full 3 years of the pilot.
- Want to build a viable veg enterprise in the area the project is based in.
- Have either 0–10 years in horticulture or 0–5 years running their own market-garden enterprise.
- Are passionate and curious about learning more about agroecological growing.
- Will participate in research activities
- Are open to helping share the findings of the project.
How to Apply
Applications are open from 12th January to Friday 6th February 19:00.
Not everyone who applies will be selected, and applying does not commit you to anything. There will be a careful matching process and clear review points to make sure the opportunity is right for everyone involved.
