Ragmans Farm is nestled in the Wye Valley on the edge of the Forest of Dean in an Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty. An hour from Bristol, Birmingham and Cardiff, Ragmans is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. 

We have bunkhouse accommodation, a converted 400 year old barn which sleeps up to 15 people, a meeting venue and a fabulous Yurt with outside cooking.

Ragmans is a place to escape the pace of modern life, to sit with friends around the fire or next to the wood fired stove and enjoy the simple pleasures, beauty and peace of the natural world.

Fruit, vegetables  and general groceries can be bought from Crooked End Farm, Ruardean 01594 544482

Central Stores Lydbrook -  general groceries and Post Office - 01594 860302.

Bishopswood Garage - Post Office and convenience store - 01594 862959.

A large range of organic produce can be bought locally at Field Fayre, Ross-on-Wye

Order delicious homemade organic bread direct from The Forest Bake House

Please note no pets are allowed.

Forest of Dean and Wye Valley Visitor Guide

 


  • Chromatography Workshop

    with Jairo Restrepo

    1-day practical workshop

    Revealing yet simple, chromatography is an exciting tool to diagnose soil health providing fast and graphic information on the health of the soil and the quality of biological, physical and chemical aspects of the soil and to help assess the relationships between the vital components of healthy soil.

    This 1-day workshop will focus on soil and manure analysis to verify health, biological activity and mineral interactions.

    At the end of the course participants will:
    ∗ Understand the value of chromatographic analysis of the soil as a useful tool for assessing soil conditions and deterioration
    ∗ Have experience of analysing chromatographic analysis
    ∗ Know what equipment is required for chromatographic analysis

    The course is delivered through a series of theoretical inputs, demonstrations, practical experience and discussion.

    Jairo’s teaching style makes clear the how and why of regenerating biological fertility and mineral agricultural soils; and how this enables the viable production of healthy food that is affordable to consumers and profitable for farmers. His methods allow farmers to disengage from a dependence on external inputs. You can find a detailed biography on Jairo and his website by clicking here.

    Suitable for: Growers, farmers, technicians and those interested in soil health.

    Please note: this course will be delivered in Spanish with a translator.

    Concessions available: please email us on info@ragmans.co.uk with details of why you would like to be considered for a concession.

    For information about Jairo's other courses and events whilst in the UK please click here

     


    £100.00


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