Who we are Organic Revolution is a family run business, run by James Evans in partnership with his father Brian. James graduated Harper Adams University and spent a short time working outside agriculture in marketing. However, he soon became restless with city living and started looking for a way to return to his family farm near Kington, Herefordshire. A passion for growing quality organic produce, combined with James' marketing experience, gave him just that opportunity in the form of an organic box delivery company. What we do Here at Organic Revolution we believe that everyone should have access to quality seasonal organic produce. Wherever possible, we will grow the produce ourselves, and as our customer base grows, so too will the range of vegetables that we grow. If we can't grow it, we will do our best to source it locally. We also believe in keeping things simple, we will deliver free of charge to anywhere within our delivery area. The Benefits There are lots of reasons why our vegetable box scheme is a good idea. Firstly, it's good for you! The NHS recommends we should all eat 5 portions of fruit and veg every day (that's 5 portions all together; not 5 portions of each), and yet the average person in the UK gets only 3. They are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and also a great source of fibre, helping to reduce your risk of stroke, heart disease and some types of cancer. Additionally as all of our produce has been grown organically, so there will be no residues of artificial fertilisers or pesticides. It's also better for the environment. Our produce will be delivered to you in reusable plastic boxes, and won't be overly packaged like the produce you'll find on the supermarket shelves. Buying local foods also means fewer food miles; if your food has been grown a long way away, there will be increased global warming resulting from its transportation. Additionally, organic farming has been shown to be better for the environment than other traditional methods, the weeds provide seeds for our native birds and small mammals. Further info We've come across plenty of other companies and organisations who share a similar environmentally conscious ethics to our own. We thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to some of them: www.soilassociation.org - The UK's leading environmental charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and championing human health www.whyorganic.org - You may have seen the label 'organic' on food when you are shopping, heard that it's good for you (and are not quite sure why), maybe thought it costs more pennies and asked 'is it worth it'. This website, brought to you by the Soil Association, tells you why. www.jutexpo.co.uk - a company of designers and suppliers of eco-friendly jute bags www.5aday.nhs.uk - Apparently the average person in the UK eats only 3 portions of fruit and veg a day. This website is run by the NHS and explains the health benefits of eating 5 portions a day. www.fwi.co.uk/gr/foodmiles/index.html - the concept of 'food miles' and the importance of buying locally www.wastemissionimpossible.org.uk/offers/offers_compost_bins.html - Herefordshire and Worcestershire subsidised compost bin offers, from £6 with free delivery www.southshropshire.gov.uk/static/page277.htm - South shropshire subsidised compost bin offers, from £6 with free delivery waste.powys.gov.uk/english/compostinghome.htm - Powys subsidised compost bin offers, from £10 for collection; or £15 with delivery www.recyclenow.com/home_composting/useful_info/composting.html - home composting help sheets