https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/home daily 1.0 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/83f2f735-185a-4331-a9a8-b1ae1c71b8a8/IMG_0110.jpg Home - About Find out about our farm history, our development goals, our water, and our efforts to farm sustainably into the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/491da013-b488-4f56-ad0e-dda84b5b3edf/IMG_0096.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1724081972367-747B5D9V5KMX0VC7C5UH/IMG_0027_edited.jpg Home https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/what-we-do daily 0.75 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1507280010741-28QJL7M9AK3ZNXOK9DAO/cane+loading.jpg What We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1724233305368-37O6G0ESXDWCYA05JZ66/IMG_0119.jpg What We Do https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/our-history daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/b353ff0f-f8c6-4b8b-817f-6437ee054a04/IMG_0265.jpg Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/4fe5a41c-a360-4cf2-b3af-78a94f2858eb/John.jpg Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1507118254844-82S1AF4PCABSEPILXUBQ/23126_FB_3_.jpg Our History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1724234108129-NRG9AFAUTTRMVMX9ENO8/23524_FB_3.jpg Our History https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/volunteer daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/30bc4468-9fd9-405c-8e66-522f33b69158/Hanja+Fourie.jpg Volunteer - Hanja Fourie Hanja, who also studied Sustainable Development, worked on the farm with Jayne for two full weeks. She is committed to learning more about organic farming and found the experience inspiring, motivating her to pursue a career in the food sector and contribute to its transformation towards greater sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/7854cdae-04f4-496f-876d-4d156c52bac0/IMG-20240826-WA0008.jpg Volunteer - Sophie Anderson Sophie Anderson joined us in June 2024 from Calgary, Canada. She is currently a Public Policy and Government Relations major at St. FX University in Nova Scotia and plays for the field hockey team. She was a great help during her time on the farm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/0c7b04b0-6878-4ee5-bcb3-307349a50606/Jayne+Rimell.jpg Volunteer - Jayne Rimell Jayne joined us for two weeks in June/July 2021, alongside Hanja. Having studied Biodiversity and Ecology as well as Sustainable Development, she brought a wealth of knowledge about the science behind farming. Passionate about conservation and biodiversity, Jayne was keenly interested in how farming practices impact both areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/fa38415a-ca34-458a-b953-f41e517a2783/Douglas+Richardson.jpg Volunteer - Douglas Richardson Douglas Richardson - Doug was with us from Feb 2020 to July 2020 (he got stuck with us over lockdown.) He studied farm management at Sarsveld, now known as Nelson Mandela University, George Campus. He grew up on a farm in Chiroi, Zimbabwe and is a great lover of soil science and compost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/dc27cf10-982b-41ec-8bf4-840cdbe57b49/James+Hockney.jpg Volunteer - James Hockney James joined us from Paarl for the October–November season in 2020 after completing his Master's in Chemical Engineering at UCT. A vegan with a passion for yoga and mindfulness, he was fascinated by soil microbiology and organic agriculture. He is now working on a farm in Wellington, Western Cape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1724666783249-JVPBXP432YPPU04R4C7J/IMG_0087.jpg Volunteer https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/contact daily 0.75 2024-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/559eae00-bbdd-44a4-a5fb-b9f3e14b9c3d/IMG_0267.jpg Contact - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/fc747512-5447-4e3b-a0be-1a2707ef1799/IMG_0099.jpg Contact https://www.arcadiaestates.co.za/meet-the-team daily 0.75 2024-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1507121633322-RBE2XBYPUN1D5YJLJSZ4/daubrey_031.jpg Meet The Team Simon and his wife, Emily, moved to Arcadia Estates in 2013 to learn from Simon's uncle, John Fisher. In 2016, upon his uncle's retirement, they officially purchased the farm along with Jane D’Aubrey. Their vision is to lead the farm into the future by transitioning from conventional farming methods to sustainable, regenerative and organic practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1508742029309-EA0GP8RYAP9LY10XZ4Y2/IMG_0177.jpg Meet The Team - Tommy Sibiya, Induna Tommy joined the farming operation as a tractor driver and later became an induna in 1989. In addition to being an exceptional driver and hard worker, he keeps us all smiling with a great sense of humour and real zest for farm life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/64802890-907b-4364-ab4c-c8649a6e4641/IMG-20240822-WA0001.jpg Meet The Team - Nokwethemba (Nox) Ngcobo, Vegetables and Orchards Intern Nokwethemba, from Emvutshini, Gingindlovu, holds an advanced diploma in Agricultural Extension and Community Development from Mangosuthu University of Technology. She joined Arcadia Estates farm as an intern from the Department of Agriculture in April 2022 and values the regenerative farming practices she’s learned on the farm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1629729814959-AULIMFPZH8B7H5G1E1NS/Screenshot+2021-08-23+at+16.42.40.png Meet The Team - Alex Maceze, Cutting Induna Alex has been with Arcadia Estates since 2011. He worked as a cutter for several years before becoming the cutting induna in 2020. Originally from Hemoine, near Maxixe in Mozambique, Alex has four daughters: Nelsa, Jessica, Felicia, and Alice. He is an invaluable asset to our team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1629729598638-B1N5PKMO1SO25KHGEPMT/Screenshot+2021-08-23+at+16.38.52.png Meet The Team - Sanele Mthethwa, Junior Manager Sanele joined Arcadia in January 2021 as an intern through the Cane Growers program of the South African Sugar Association. Originally from eNgwelezane, near Empangeni, he graduated from the University of Zululand in 2019. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/d9570bf1-c291-4411-a9c1-08878a625d23/WhatsApp+Image+2024-08-16+at+12.08.07_9efcc9e5.jpg Meet The Team - Bronwyn Pieterse, Administrator Bronwyn, born and raised in Eshowe, has built a solid career in administration and HR, with experience across various industries. She joined Arcadia Estates in May 2022, where she has become deeply involved in Organic farming and Regenerative agriculture, leveraging her skills to contribute to the success of Arcadia Estates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/64cd1fb4-1d47-4801-9cb3-ed39c9333135/IMG-20240822-WA0002.jpg Meet The Team - Sibonelo Morris Cele, Sugarcane and Timber Intern Sibonelo, from Mthwalume, is interning at Arcadia Estates farm through SA Canegrowers. He holds N2-N5 certificates in Heavy Current Electrical Engineering from Berea Technical College and Esayidi TVET College. His commitment and experience as an electrician makes him a valuable asset to the team. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/240120a8-2248-4f10-8dc0-97998afaa708/7efabceb-8932-49db-9abd-eeb9dfe5ed79.jpg Meet The Team - Emily D'Aubrey, Business Manager and Sustainability Consultant Emily grew up in Baltimore, MD, on the East Coast of the United States with her parents and three siblings. She met Simon while volunteering on a public health research project in KwaZulu-Natal in 2010. Although she initially envisioned a career in public health in Washington, D.C., her path took a different turn as she now manages the day-to-day operations of a farm in rural Zululand. In addition to raising their two daughters, Phoebe and Lucy, Emily pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University in 2021. While Emily continues to support Simon in advancing sustainability initiatives on the farm, she works as the Sustainability Lead for EK Consulting, striving to make sustainable impact in emerging markets, primarily in Africa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1508230791929-N74B9EK1KJYOYZ5ZKM4N/IMG_0265.jpg Meet The Team - Simon D'Aubrey, Farm Director Simon grew up on Arcadia with his parents and two brothers. After boarding school in the Midlands, he studied viticulture at Cape Tech in the Western Cape. Though he initially pursued winemaking, Simon later earned a Bachelor’s and Honours degree in Construction Management at UKZN. He began a career in construction, but meeting Emily, his then-girlfriend, led him to refocus on family and the farm. In 2013, Simon became the farm manager, and by 2016, he was part owner and operations director. Under his leadership, Arcadia has become a more efficient and environmentally conscious enterprise. In 2019, Simon was awarded the KZN ‘Young Farmer of the Year’ award for his contributions to the farm and the community. His goal is to guide Arcadia into the future through regenerative organic practices and develop scalable solutions for other commercial farms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/d4b6c6a7-8ce8-4ff3-b33a-708de72a874c/IMG-20240822-WA0000.jpg Meet The Team - Sanelisiwe Khumalo, Junior Manager Sanelisiwe Khumalo is joining us from Mbongolwane. She has an Ndip in Crop Science from the Owen Sitole college of Agriculture and graduated in 2016. She joined the team at Arcadia in April 2021 as an intern through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59d4af377131a5426d10c21d/1508741548213-O4782ZKB6CEFHKK2F9CY/IMG_0230.jpg Meet The Team - Ozius Gazu, Driver/Weeding Induna Ozius, another driver and induna on the farm, has been a vital part of our operation since 1996. 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