Our Farm
We've partnered with Roots Allotment in meadow Hill, Croydon, where we will be developing a 1-2 acre market garden. This innovative project aims to grow nutritious food, teach the local and wider community creative methods of growing and become a unique blueprint for food production of the future.
Our Story
Obie Campbell, a co-director of Roots Allotment, was scrolling through social media one evening. A post caught her eye: it was from the Roots Allotment, highlighting the that they were opening up another spot in South London. The post spoke of the systemic barriers Black farmers faced—barriers to land access, recognition, and opportunities.
Obie, a dedicated advocate for community development and environmental justice, left a comment on the post which had begun as a small, spontaneous act, had ignited a transformative change. It served as a powerful reminder of how a single voice can spark significant action, paving the way for a more just and equitable world. The new farm was just the beginning—a symbol of what can be achieved when individuals come together with a shared vision of hope and progress.
Our small team and volunteers are currently helping to plan, raise investment, and prototype the site's development. We hope to begin the first building steps next year (2025).
Email us at info@bfmarket.co.uk if you would like to know more.
Below are some images of the co-director, wider external team and volunteers at the beginning stages of building the farm.
Contact
If you'd like to volunteer on the land and help us grow, feel free to send us an email.