Fruit and Vegetable Producers

Jigsaw Environmental

Jigsaw Environmental was established on site in April 2004 as a project by Trinity Partnership (Clitheroe).

Established as a new community enterprise, it aims to support the long-term economic development of people with disabilities and those disadvantaged through economic or social exclusion. The focus of activity is on organic horticulture and the production of certified organic food crops; the platform from which accredited training is delivered, through a franchise arrangement with a local college.

Many crops are grown, such as fruit (including gooseberries and blackcurrants), vegetables (including beetroot, cabbage, corn, peas and beans) and salad crops (including lettuce, tomatoes and radish). They also grow and sell cut daffodils in the spring, and pots of hyacinth bulbs for Christmas and wintertime.

Produce is sold at Clitheroe Farmers Market on the last Wednesday afternoon of the month and through several local shops. Produce can also be bought direct on-site.

Growing with Grace

Growing with Grace is a social enterprise run as a co-operative (an employee-owned business). Social enterprises are defined by the British Bankers Association as: "competitive businesses, owned and trading for a social purpose. They seek to succeed as businesses by establishing a market share and making a profit. Social Enterprises combine the need to be successful businesses with social aims. They emphasise the long-term benefits for employees, consumers and the community."

Centred on two-acres of greenhouses, at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB, this unique operation is a valuable organic production resource. Based on an ethos of ‘local food for local people’ the greenhouses help fill the hungry-gap by extending the growing season. The Organic Shop and home delivery box scheme supply a range of organic vegetables, fruit and dry goods.

The organic farm shop stocks organic vegetables, fruit and whole foods; making it easier to do all your organic food shopping in one place. They have a remarkably wide range of products considering the size of the shop. Call in and see for yourself!

• Full range of organic tinned and pre-packed dry food
• Chilled cabinet includes organic dairy and soya food
• Own organic vegetables can be harvested while you wait - FRESH

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