Re-generative Farming & Land Stewardship in Devon
Oxen Park Farm is 55-acres of land that is home to On The Hill.
At the heart of the farm is our abundant market garden and orchard, spread over about 6 acres of ecological fruit and veg growing. All our produce is grown in harmony with nature, with no chemicals or other nasties. We're in conversion to Organic and Biodynamic status under Demeter, and will achieve full organic status in July 2021.
As well as our ecological local vegetables, we sell small quantities of cider and cider vinegar made on the farm with locally-grown apples as well as the first fruits from our new 200-tree orchard. We also produce free range eggs from our happy rare breed hens. There is also meat from our small flock of Shetland Sheep which roam the hillside here, sold as 'hogget' or year-old lamb. In the summer we're inundated with sunflowers and other beautiful bouquets. If you're interested in any of these please email us.
We have a barn full of quality small bale hay for sale. Much of the land is being managed as wildflower meadows, and we have just started a DEFRA environmental stewardship scheme covering many aspects of our land stewardship.
The young people, families and volunteers who visit On The Hill play an active part in creating this produce, from sowing seeds to hoeing weeds and harvesting bin fulls of apples in the autumn. Through taking part in the process of producing real, healthy vegetables we hope to educate and inspire people to live and eat healthily, in harmony with nature.
Biodynamic Award
Jo Clark received an award from the Biodynamic Association for Long Service at their 100 Awards Ceremony for his contribution as a member for over 20 years.
2025 Trainees
We are recruiting for trainees to join our Outdoor Education team in 2025. An exciting opportunity to join our community. Read more and apply below.
Water Works
Inspired by the success of the ponds in Shepherd's Meadow we have created two more, one in ‘Great Oxen’ and one in little oxen.
