I began my mushroom farming journey in the most unconventional way—right in the back bedroom of my home. What started as a small experiment to grow gourmet mushrooms quickly became something much bigger. I had always been passionate about food production, and the more I explored the idea, the more I realized there was an opportunity to change how food is grown in the UK. My motivation was simple: to create a more secure, sustainable, and distributed food system, focused on high-quality, locally grown produce. I saw the fragility of our current system, with its reliance on imports, and knew there had to be a better way.

After my initial success growing mushrooms, I knew I needed to expand. I moved the operation from my home into shipping containers on local farms. These modular growing spaces allowed for scalable growth and, more importantly, proved that we could produce fresh, nutrient-dense food year-round, close to where it was needed.

The long-term vision for the company has evolved beyond mushrooms. I now have designs for hydroponics, aeroponics, aquaponics, and microgreens, all aimed at revolutionizing the way we grow food. The ultimate goal is to create decentralized, container-based, vertical farms that offer a sustainable and secure food source. Mushrooms were just the beginning; the future is much broader, with a focus on creating innovative systems that can grow a variety of crops while promoting local food production and reducing our reliance on distant supply chains. Each step takes us closer to a resilient, distributed food system that can meet the growing demands of the future.