A new farm diversification enterprise has popped up on the outskirts of Northampton recently called ‘The Farm Shed’ situated on the road between Moulton and Holcot.

The Farm Shed is an evolution of the Gurney family farm’s original ethos, with the same aim: to improve the land and grow delicious produce.

They have a small livestock and arable farm, which has been in the Gurney family for three generations. The family are all foodies which means that while the farm is a big part of their lives, so is the vegetable garden; they also have a microbakery in the family too.

Asparagus has been sold from the farm gate for years using the traditional honesty box set-up each Spring. On a visit to friends in Herefordshire a couple of years ago the family discovered an amazing farm vending machine selling soft fruit, another selling milk from local dairy farmers. The idea grew from there and The Farm Shed at Holcot was born.

In the vending machine you will find a variety of seasonal produce, milk, butter, eggs, honey, cold drinks, sweets, bread and bakery treats as well as a bean-to-cup coffee machine. Products are constantly being updated as new relationships are made with small local businesses.

The Farm Shed is completely independent and works with local farmers, producers and small businesses so that we can stock interesting, delicious, practical and seasonal items, as well as growing and stocking their own produce.

They aim to reduce farm-to-fork miles and packaging; with most things available plastic-free, compostable or recyclable.

The Farm Shed is open 7 days a week and can be visited from 7am – 7pm. There is an area to sit and ideal for cyclists, dog walkers or passing traffic to stop and use the facility. To find The Farm Shed, the address is Moulton Road, Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SH