Will established OX3 Greens in 2020. 

 

Over 100 years previous in 1919, Oxford University College, Christ Church, acquired the Elsfield Estate and Will's Great, Great Grandfather became a tenant on one of the many farms. His family have remained tenants of Christ Church ever since. 

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Some notable dates over the last century: 

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1919

Will's Great, Great Grandfather moves to the family farm 

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1939 - 1945

The farm provides accommodation and work for families displaced during the war

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1950's

Mechanisation - The farm purchased its first tractors, replacing the dozens of horses working the land 

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1970's 

Drainage systems are installed, radically transforming the accessibility and productivity of the land

 

Early 2000's

The farm is badly impacted by the Foot & Mouth outbreak

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2010's 

Technology continues to transform farming practices 

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