Hugh Blogg

Farming & Land Use Team Project Officer

In his role as Producer Support Project Officer Hugh focuses on RELACS and Organic-PLUS research projects which investigate pathways to phasing out contentious inputs in organic agriculture. Hugh previously worked as an administrator in Soil Association Certification and also volunteered in the Soil Association Press Office which has introduced him to the huge scope of the organisation and the role it plays.

Hugh studied for an MSc in Sustainability and Adaptation at The Centre for Alternative Technology with particular interests in energy provision, resilient food systems, and soil microbial diversity.

Previously Hugh was part of the Ethical Consumer Remote Research Team and volunteered at the Hulme Community Garden Centre in Manchester.

He gained further insights into organic growing methods through the WWOOF network. He studied for a Permaculture Design Certificate at Sector 39, Wales and subsequently assisted in the running of a micro-mushroom farm, Fungusloci, Stroud.