In 1994 a community supported agriculture scheme
called EarthShare, based on organic and biodynamic farming
methods, was established to increase our use of local produce
as well as to enhance the quality of our food. The scheme
has expanded from 5 to 15 acres, spread over three sites.
Currently it provides more than 70% of the community's fresh
food requirements and supplies 200 individual households.
While EarthShare provides for the fruit and vegetable needs
of the community, organic milk, cheeses, eggs and meat are
produced by Wester Lawrenceton farm which covers a 95-acre
area overlooking Findhorn bay and the Moray firth. With cows,
sheep, chickens and dairy facilities, the farm is providing
solutions to reducing food miles, while combining the best
of traditional methods with 21st century technology. EarthShare
joins in efforts to raise public awareness of the dangers
of GM foods.