Who we are

We’re a small, muddy-booted team with a big vision:

To reconnect people with the joy of eating local food, grown in harmony with nature.
Nestled at the foot of the South Downs in Barcombe, East Sussex, we are a community-focused farm, dedicated to growing organic veg that burst with flavour and goodness.

Hello from our dedicated, hard-working crew!

Founded in 1997 by Adrian Halstead and now managed by Head Grower Harry Neve, we are passionate about farming with respect for nature. Our focus is growing, packing and delivering freshly harvested produce, selected to reflect the best of the soil and the season.

Adrian, Owner & Founder
Adrian is the reason we're all here; he's the visionary that started it all, building the farm with his own hands and heart from the ground up. His blend of innovation, creativity and grit continues to inform where we are today.

Harry, Head Grower & Manager
Harry is the dedicated head of our team and brings exceptional expertise in crop planning and organic plant care. He began his journey here at the farm as an apprentice, later moving to Shillingford Organics to broaden his experience. Harry returned to Barcombe when Adrian offered him partnership and he hasn’t looked back since. His sharp eye for efficiency and breadth of experience have driven Barcombe’s steady growth, year after year. Beyond his agricultural talents, Harry has a musical ear and records the farm’s unique and beautiful soundscapes.

Jo, Assistant Manager & Grower
With a huge breadth of knowledge and experience, Jo brings a balance of technical expertise and creative flair to the team. Formerly of Hankham Organics, we count ourselves very lucky that she knocked on our door. Jo has excellent instincts across all areas, from growing to customer experience. She's also our resident flower queen.

Dan, Assistant Grower
The next generation, Dan recently completed the first organic qualification offered by the renowned Plumpton College. Rooted in experience and curiosity, he's thankfully decided to stay on with us here at Barcombe following his apprenticeship.

Adele, Resident Artist, Book-Keeper & Delivery Driver
Adele's been here from the very beginning, making tiles from Barcombe Clay that now decorate the farmhouse. Today she balances the accounts and delivers boxes with flare. She also designs our beautiful Christmas cards.

Vic, Box Scheme Manager
The warm voice behind your emails and calls, Vic is the confident calm in the weekly whirlwind. Before joining the team, she was a long-standing customer with a deep appreciation for our produce and values - a perspective that now shapes her approach to her work. Vic oversees the careful curation of everything that goes into your boxes, thoughtfully designing a seasonal menu that keeps each delivery fresh, varied and exciting. Her commitment to quality and sustainability ensure that every box reflects the very best the farm has to offer.

Natasha, Pack Shed Manager
The conductor in the pack shed, Natasha ensures every box is packed and perfect. She's also our resident wildlife and conservation expert as well as a talented violinist.

Maxime, our maintenance guru
Keeping the cogs turning smoothly, Maxime's ability to fix everything and anything is nothing short of magic (so too is his homemade kefir). Another musician in our team, Maxime is a keen guitarist.

Sam, Pack Shed Assistant
Always full of good humour on the pack line, you can rely on Sam to lend a hand with a smile whenever it's needed.

Suzy, part of the farm’s DNA
Here since the beginning, Suzy has moved seamlessly from field to office and has been integral to building on the farm's success. Today she brings a calm efficiency to the pack line.

Dee Dee, Pack Shed Assistant & Grower
An experienced grower, Dee Dee is a real team player, always ready to jump between field and shed with energy and enthusiasm.

Marco, Trainee Grower
A fresh face, bringing new life to old soil (and perhaps a little gentle bossa nova too).

Jock, Delivery Driver
Jock delivers our boxes to all our coastal spots - East Brighton, Shoreham, Seaford, Peachehaven and Newhaven. He's unflappable and every box is packed and delivered with his signature smile and good humour.

Anna, Delivery Driver
Covering Barcombe and beyond, deep into Mid Sussex, Anna lights up the pack shed and brings energy and enthusiasm to her round. She's also a wonderful massage therapist.