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SATURDAY 25th March 10.00 – Voices from the field: Breakfast session sharing stories of where we are at and a facilitated discussion on emerging practice. 11.30 – Feeding Ourselves. Growing a stronger movement Where are we at? Where do we want to go? How do we get there?Strengthening the solidarity food movement on the island and supporting a regenerative and more resilient way to nourish the land and feed ourselves. 14.00 – Break out sessions Community Supported Agriculture Diversity in Agriculture Policy Weaving – agri-food rural, environmental Textiles from seed to fibre Digitalisation – OFN Platform Soil and Biodiversity – findings from research 15.30 – Connecting with Europe – A blended session held with Forum Synergies, with online participants joining from across Europe. With Short Stories from the book ‘Rural Europe Takes Action – No More Business as Usual’. Balkan Seeds Network – The story of a network of…
EATS N BEATS
EATS N BEATS Cloughjordan Community Farm Fundraiser “It’s on! EAT amazing food and dance to brilliant BEATS at the farm’s very own EATS ‘N’ BEATS event – a Cloughjordan Community Farm fundraiser. From 7-12. Make a date for fab fodder and top tunes with your groovy farm team and friends. It’s a simple formula – chews then tunes. So that’s very seasonal, very local and super tasty food from our farm to tantalize the taste buds and set you up proper for an evening of dancing and prancing, hither and thither, all around Bay One in Wecreate – aka The Food Hub!” Food – the main – Ribollita (Tuscan beans, freshly baked gluten free bread and farm vegetable stew).The sides – green salad with roasted potatoes and buckwheat.– coleslaw with a tahini and kimchi dressing.– green tomato chutney – green leaf pesto (veggie and vegan options) All vegan (except one pesto…
Winter Newsletter
Welcome to our winter newsletter.. Download the PDF here…
Cloughjordan Community Farm is recruiting!
Vegetable Grower / Farmer Starting from October 2021 The Cloughjordan Community Farm, located on 10 acres in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, is Ireland’s largest example of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). We are looking for a dynamic experienced grower to join our team and help progress a unique community approach to regeneration and resilience. Are you an experienced farmer / horticulturist with a passion for agroecological, regenerative practices? Do you have the skills, imagination and an enthusiasm for community? Would you be interested in playing a role in further developing our community farm? Read on for more details and how to apply for this post. Cloughjordan Community Farm Cloughjordan Community Farm exists to demonstrate a viable model for diversified, sustainable, small-scale Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) through responsible stewardship of the land. We respect the soil, water and air through organic methods of growing, by conserving water and by reducing fossil fuel emissions. The…
Spring 2021 Newsletter
Our new Spring 2021 Cloughjordan Community Farm Members Newsletter is out now – Click here to download
Cloughjordan Community Farm is recruiting!
Cloughjordan Community Farm is recruiting for the Open Food Hub
Volunteer opportunity!
ESC-Programme, fully funded volunteer opportunities – Apply now for September 2020 Opent eo participants from 18 – 30 years of age. For more details contact: esccloughjordan@gmail.com
Cloughjordan Community Farm is recruiting! Horticulture Team Leader
THE VACANCY HAS BEEN FILLED! The Horticulture production team leader is responsible for leading and working with a team. Organising daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participate in the production. The Cloughjordan Community Farm, located on 10 acres in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, is Ireland’s largest example of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). The Community Farm is now at an exciting stage in its development. We are looking for a dynamic new Farmer to join our team and help progress a unique community approach to regeneration and resilience. Job responsibilities: TheHorticulture team leader role includes:Maintaining a sustainable, reduced-carbon system of food production that will improve the biodiversity and quality of soil on the land.Helping with the production and distribution of food to CSA membersWorking with Volunteers. We have a team of 8 European volunteers.Engaging in the farm coordination structuresPromoting seed savingImproving growing methods for resilience and implementing new techniques…
Tar Abhaile (Grow hub), A Taste of the Wild Side and SpeakEatsy, 02nd November 2019
‘Tar Abhaile’ at Cuan Beo, the Community Farm’s recently established Grow Hub. 11.00 – 17.00 I Cloughjordan Community Farm · Herbal tea bar: Rachel and Jeanne will be offering warming autumnal teas to enjoy on site, and custom blends to take away.· Harvest Soup: Enjoy a bowl of tasty fresh soup prepared on the campfire from our farm veg which we hope to harvest on the day with participants, weather permitting.· Mandala in the polytunnel: Nature, art, pattern and ritual. In our Mandala space in the polytunnel Lian will explore eco-printing and create a combined artwork marking the onset of winter.Plant Sale all day on Sun 3rd Nov: this sale is to allow people to buy a useful souvenir from their day and to raise funds for our Grow Hub. Will, our Hub’s land steward, will be on hand on Sunday to offer planting and growing advice.A Walk on the Wildside of Cloughjordan Ecovillage 16.00 – 18.00 I Leaving from the Community Farm Cuan Beo Tunnel. (Near Step Rd Entrance) A walking conversation with Mary…
Elements of Change Festival, Sat 29th June 2019
With the challenges facing us, many movements, organisations and individuals are calling for sustainable change. Alongside global movements what can we do to ensure our local areas are healthy, resilient and support our wellbeing? How can we connect to have meaningful work, local food and energy, and for our communities to be a positive force in these critical times? Let’s come together to rethink what actually sustains our communities and what these diverse elements of change can look like. View/ Download Poster Facebook event This family-friendly festival weaves a spectrum of elements together for a unique programme of events. From scheduled workshops to Open Space, from walks and talks to collaboratively walking our talk and from musical treats to revolutionary feats – counter the culture of passive audience and bring this community festival to life! About Ticketing & what to bring Keynote speakers and performances Come on the train (the…