One of the UK’s first community owned farms Ffarm Moelyci has, since 2003, pioneered the idea that community ownership can play a part in how farming both grows good food and nurtures strong communities.
With 390 acres of superb wildlife the farm includes a wide range of habitats including:
- The 220 acres of SSSI heath-land mountaintop;
- Gwynedd’s finest grasslands for finding fungi.
This rich environment is the backdrop to the new era at Ffarm Moelyci. In 2018, after a long period of uncertainty, the farm was sold on the open market to a consortium Ymlaen Moelyci.
Ymlaen Moelyci is a consortium of 10+ individual landowners who work collaboratively to make Ffarm Moelyci a success. Each member is able to drive their business to success on their own land, whilst all coming together to pool ideas, inspiration and knowledge. Whilst now being privately owned, the farm can continue to provide benefits its community has come to love and much much more…