Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash, handful of organically grown chard

Dream of starting your own organic growing business?

Are you excited about producing food that’s good for people and the planet?

LESS and The Plot invites individuals to apply for the 2025 FarmStart Training programme, a one-year, part-time training opportunity designed for North Lancashire residents passionate about improving our local food systems.

This programme prepares you to start a food-growing business as a new grower. It offers access to land, a supportive community, and local markets while providing training on small-scale, climate-resilient food-growing methods. This initiative is part of building a resilient and sustainable food system for North Lancashire! 

Want to get involved?

Apply now, or read the full information document.

Visit the Plot webpage or read the FarmStart 2025 column.

Contact [email protected].

The deadline for applications is by 10am on Tuesday, 21st January 2025.

Let’s grow together!”