How it all started...

It all began in 2018 with the purchase of five acres of land near Backwell, just to the south of Bristol – where we set about establishing our very own farm. The plot sits just off an attractive green lane and beneath a broad wooded hill, with views out over the Somerset countryside – you can even see Wales in the distance…

The name ‘5 Acre Farm’ was irresistible, emphasising the smallholding approach that is central to the spirit of the farm.

We grow tonnes of nourishing food without the use of artificial fertilisers or pesticides.

Our soil’s fertility comes from compost and soil-enriching plants, and we seek not to eliminate pests but to manage them by encouraging their predators and finding a balance.

Many of our veg beds are ‘no-dig’, meaning we protect the structure and health of the soil by not cultivating the land. Where we do use a tractor to cultivate, we seek to restore soil health by planting green manures – plants that actively enhance soil fertility.


Now that 5 Acre Farm is an independent Community interest Company (CIC) we wish to see it flourish as a community resource for the people of Backwell and beyond. This fertile Somerset land with its barns and polytunnels on the edge of the village has the potential not just to grow great food and flowers but also to act as a centre for community activity and learning, helping to strengthen Backwell’s quality of life and its environmental credentials.

So, give us a follow and a visit - let's see what good we can do.

5 Acre Farm CIC

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