Shillingford Organics

Job opportunity at Shillingford Organics in Exeter

Authored by bridget
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:34pm

Job vacancy – Assistant in Vegetable Packhouse

Shillingford Organics is a commercial organic farm, growing a wide range of vegetables, salad, fruit and herbs. We grow on 45 acres, selling through our Vegetable Box Scheme, On-line shop and Exeter Farmers Market as well as supplying local retail outlets.

To survive and flourish we have efficient systems, work well together and supply great produce.

Job description

Mainly working in our packhouse, this role will involve bagging up a range of different vegetables, fulfilling individual shop orders and packing...

Shillingford Organics Traditional Christmas Fayre

Event Date: 
11/12/2016 - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, EX2 9QQ

We warmly invite you to join us for our very first Traditional Christmas Fayre - Meet Local Producers, lots of stalls, activities, fun and Christmas cheer.

Community group to put solar powered vegetables on the menu

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/09/2014 - 12:16pm

A local energy co-op have signed an agreement with Exeter veg-box scheme and online farm shop Shillingford Organics to set-up the city’s first ever source of community-owned electricity – and in turn create an income for much needed community projects.

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) is getting local people to team up and invest in solar panels which will supply the farm with cheap electricity. By selling electricity to the farm, they will create an income which can be used for community projects that tackle fuel poverty and energy efficiency.

The two parties signed a heads...

Exeter Forest School & Shillingford Organics Family Fun Open Day

Event Date: 
20/07/2014 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Shillingford Organics, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, EX2 9QQ

Join Exeter Forest School and Shillingford Organics for their 2014 Family Fun Open Day and celebration of nature on Sunday 20th July 2014. A great day out for all the family!

Explore the farm, meet the growers, play and learn in the Forest School with activities including fire lighting, den building, campfire cooking, natural arts, crafts and so much more.

Enjoy delicious local produce from Shillingford Organics, a BBQ from West Town Farm and vegetarian / vegan delights... mmm tasty!

There will also be loads of entertainment including Morris Dancing, storytelling...

The Real Food Store invites locals to help celebrate their birthday

Exeter’s dedicated local food shop is celebrating its third birthday and plans to record this occasion by creating a wall of photographs of people with their favourite food or drink item. The Real Food Store, Paris Street, Exeter has over 300 shareholders plus hundreds of regular customers and staff who have already started taking pictures.

Store manager Natalie Ohlson said:

“This isn’t just an ordinary shop selling local food, we’re all about people, both our regular customers and the producers who supply us. The link between those who live or work in town and those who...

Xmas Organic Veg Box Order

NOT AN EXISTING CUSTOMER but you would really love to have a box of Fresh, Local, Organic Vegetables for your Xmas Dinner? PLEASE NOTE WE CAN ONLY DELIVER IN THE EXETER, DEVON AREA

Choose from 4 box sizes that will contain Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, Leeks, Brussel Sprouts, Parsnips, Swede, Cabbage, please let us know in the comments, when paying, if there is anything you don't want and we will make up your box with extra of other item/items:

THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS SATURDAY, 21ST DECEMBER 6PM.

Deliveries will be made during the evening of Monday, 23rd...

Shillingford Organics scoops 'Best Box Scheme' in Soil Association Awards 2013

Shillingford Organics - Winners of 'Best Box Scheme' and Awarded GOLD for their CALABRESE in the Soil Association Awards 2013

Soil Association 'Box Scheme' Awards 2013

We are really pleased to announce Shillingford Organics has been shortlisted for the next stage of judging in the Soil Association 'Box Scheme' Awards 2013.

We really hope to give you some good news when the final results have been announced.

Courgettes, Onions and Garlic with Fresh Basil

Bridget's Advice: Keep food simple and nutritious but most of all use Organic Ingredients:

Slice and fry onions in a mixture of extra virgin oil and butter, add garlic (I use a whole green garlic) chop various coloured courgettes and add to the onions/garlic, near the end of cooking time add some freshly chopped basil, season and serve.

Exeter Forest School & Shillingford Organics Open Day 2013

Event Date: 
25/08/2013 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Shillingford Organics Farm, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter

Join us for a spectacular day at Shillingford Organics Farm, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter.

We will be celebrating the advantages of Forest School, showcasing our new team building & bushcraft companies with a wide range of activities.

Exeter Outdoors is our new parent company recently launched offering corporate Team Building and Accredited Courses in Exeter. More details can be found from our website: www.exetetoutdoors.co.uk

We will also be celebrating the benefits of sourcing food locally and eating organically on the beautiful Shillingford Organic farm with...

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