What is an Urban Farm?

Woodgate Valley Urban Farm is a member of the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, and is one of 59 urban farms in the UK. These farms are all community managed projects, created mainly in urban areas out of a desire by community members to develop a green space, a community space and to raise awareness of farming and gardening. Some farms focus on environmental objectives, some focus on education, Woodgate Valley Urban Farm focuses particularly on involving, enabling and supporting young people from the local community to develop their confidence and life skills by working with other volunteers on the farm.

Our key principles are:

Voluntary run and owned The farm was created in 1988 by a team of local volunteers and with the exception of the recent recruitment of a part time paid development worker in 2006 it has been run ever since by volunteers and funds raised by volunteers.

Inclusive and participatory The farm encourages community involvement through its membership, animal sponsorship, volunteer placements and volunteer projects.

This farm is not just about animals, it is about people too! The focus of Woodgate Valley Urban Farm is working with individuals, in particular young people who want to gain work experience, confidence and life skills in a supportive environment. The farm hosts volunteer placements, work experience placements and is in Partnership with  the National Probation Service in the West Midlands which involves Courts placing offenders at the Farm to carry out their unpaid work.

Woodgate Valley Urban Farm Limited is a registered charity, no. 701639 and a limited company, no. 2385098

Agricultural Holding No.46/346/0518

Woodgate Valley Urban Farm is a member of The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens

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