Vista Veg are a grower’s co-operative based in Crosby Ravensworth, Cumbria. They grow high-quality, responsibly-grown vegetables for people who care about where and how their food is produced.

They sell to local families through a box scheme and supply wholesale to local businesses. They also lead growing clubs in local primary schools and healthy eating courses in partnership with Barnardos.

The Land + Nature Skills Service visited Lynn Barnes (photographed), Director of Vista Veg, at their site at Crosby Ravensworth, to chat about community growing schemes and careers in food production horticulture in Cumbria.