It’s the first of two summer markets at the farm next Saturday and we’d love to see you there.

As the markets have grown each year, we’re chuffed to have more lovely traders asking to join the line up. Having been a trader myself, I think the best markets are those with a small yet mighty group of producers that compliment each other, rather than too many that have to compete for your attention. We want to celebrate excellent producers, that are growing and making things in line with our values - seasonal, local, ethical & exceptionally delicious. That’s why, as with all of our markets, you will see some very familiar faces, and on occasion a few new ones thrown into the mix, who we think are doing something special.

July’s market will be welcoming back Clare’s Chillies, Cocoa Loco, Susana & Daughters, Slake Spirits, Curing Rebels, Spirit of the Downs, Spiced Sussex, Rockhopper Roaster, Tynefield Port & Moxon’s Fish. We’re also introducing Snug Cookies - who uses organic British flour, local farm eggs & Sussex raspberries - and Slow Grown Farm from Petworth, who make cheese from their own herd of grass-fed cows, and charcuterie from their own organic pigs.

There will be ice cream, coffee, pizza and burgers, as well as live music and our resident DJ, and you can join Nev for a wander around the farm at 2pm to see what’s going on behind the scenes. Just look for the cowboy with the mic by the bar.

Bring friends, bring family, bring a big tote bag and an empty stomach. Entry is free and the farm gate will be wide open.

We’re also open tomorrow for the usual lovely fare, and the fridges are full of picanhas, tri-tips & fillets. I hope to see you in the yard v soon.

Rachel