Litchfield Farm is a long-established, three-generation family farm set within the Cotswold landscape near Enstone, Oxfordshire. The farm combines organically managed arable rotations with livestock and small in-house enterprises, supported by a mixture of traditional buildings, modern barns and other infrastructure.
The farm is seeking a grower or small team to establish a market garden enterprise as part of its regenerative approach, which is being built with help from the RAAP Programme. With an available growing space, buildings, and a clear long-term commitment to building a resilient, multi-enterprise business, this site offers strong potential for a productive, locally engaged horticultural enterprise.
Note that the Landholders have mentioned they are very open to ideas, so if you have any dreams and additional ideas that fall outside market gardening, we encourage you to get in touch.
The vision of the farm
The farm strives to:
- Build a more resilient, diverse and regenerative farm business.
- Transition from low-input/low-output to a multi-enterprise landscape that improves soil and biodiversity.
- Support complementary enterprises, innovation and traditional land-based skills.
- Strengthen environmental, economic and community foundations to pass on a healthier farm to the next generation.
Farm Facts
| Country | England |
| Region | Oxfordshire |
| Farm size (ha) | 330 |
| Land types | Arable, pasture & woodland |
| Current operations | Arable (organic), sheep, livery & venison |
| Current team | The Knott family together with an arable contractor |
| Customers | Grain sold off farm and lamb and venison sold locally |
Opportunity Facts
| Enterprise | Organic Market Garden |
| Land available (ha) | Up to 3ac (1.21ha) |
| Infrastructure available | A spring water supply is available |
| Farming principles | Organic, compatible with regenerative farming |
| Agreement type | Open for discussion (seeking +5 year commitment) |
| Accommodation | None available at the outset, open to temporary accommodation on-site |
| Market access | Established local retail of lamb and venison can be leveraged |
What you can expect
- A landholder committed to regenerative farming and long-term environmental improvement
- A supportive, positive community around the farm, with strong local roots
- Access to local customers through existing sales channels
- A fair and transparent financial arrangement designed to support a viable, sustainable enterprise
Who we’re looking for
The ideal person for this opportunity has:
- A mindset aligned with regenerative principles, collaboration and long-term thinking
- Relevant horticultural and business experience
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently
- Strong organisational skills and the knowledge base required to run a Market Garden
- A willingness to engage positively with the wider farm community and contribute to a shared vision
Could this be you?
Photos from the farm
