About Oxwillow
Named after the ancient Oxwillow Loade that appears
on pre-drainage maps and still meanders through our land,
our heritage is firmly rooted in everything we do.
From the past… to the present
The Taylor family can trace its roots back to the Ely fens over hundreds of years, and long before the area was drained. From wildfowling and caring for the banks of the New Bedford river to basket making or farming the black soils, our family has a long history of being Fen folk and farmers, passing on centuries of expertise.
As the Fens have evolved so has our family’s role
within them and we will use this knowledge of the past
to help shape the Fens of the future.
Oxwillow is driven by the ethos of ‘Do well’ – for farming, for nature and for climate. We aim to forge a resilient and sustainable agri-food supply chain whilst driving growth in the food and farming sector; integrating biodiversity, natural capital and carbon accounting, alongside practical future-proofed agricultural systems.
Meet the team
Sarah-Jane Taylor
Co-Founder & BNG Lead
Sarah grew up in a fen edge village and studied animal care with a keen interest in conservation at the College of West Anglia, where she met Craig. Marrying into a farming family grew Sarah's knowledge and passion for the sector beyond what she ever could have imagined and now she uses this combined with her love of nature to find solutions and build sustainable systems for the future. She leads on Oxwillow's Biodiversity Net Gain and Carbon offering whilst working with other key stakeholders in the landscape to scale nature recovery. In her spare time Sarah enjoys hedge witchery, baking and being outdoors with her family and flock of misbehaving sheep.
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Co-Founder
Often found in his signature boiler suit and wellies checking on drainage or studying maps, Craig is a 4th Generation farmer from Pymoor, who can trace his ancestry back 16 generations in the Fens. He studied agriculture at the College of West Anglia where he met Sarah and James. Craig co founded Oxwillow to work towards farming and nature based solutions that leave the world in a better place than before. He has designed and project managed the creation of a BNG Habitat Bank, Paludiculture and Sustainable Farming Trials and continues to oversee the ongoing management of both. Craig's other passions include restoring character properties using traditional materials, organising community events and being outdoors with his family.
ContactJames Hawes
Director of Agriculture
James is a 4th Generation farmer from Manea, who studied Agriculture at the College of West Anglia. James worked within his family's farming business for 21 years, becoming somewhat of an expert in onions, joining the Greenshoots board in 2011. James manages the Oxwillow Farming Company's onion enterprise, and is working closely with the research team to improve the sustainability of our crop. Off the farm, James is a keen gardener and qualified garden designer and a big rugby fan.
ContactThomas Moxon
Supply Chain Sustainability Lead
Tom grew up in the Fens near Spalding within a foodie family which ignited his passion for the food sector. He studied Geography at Queen Mary University London where he developed skills in GIS and environmental research. In a previous role Tom worked with WWF UK on a review into sustainable agriculture practices on lowland peatlands. Tom joined the Oxwillow team as Supply Chain Sustainability Lead and brings extensive expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) accountancy, carbon standards, and sustainability systems and is an ISO Certified Lead Verifier and Validator. Out of the office, Tom is a keen chef and rugby player and supports Northampton Saints.
ContactMegan Hudson
Research & Strategy Lead
Megan grew up in a tenant farming family at Newborough, near Peterborough, and went on to study BSc Geography at the University of Leicester. After graduating, she helped to set up Fenland SOIL where she worked with farmers in the Fens and further afield to improve sustainable farming on lowland peatlands, working with farmers, policymakers, researchers NGOs and other stakeholders. Megan joined Oxwillow as Research and Strategy Lead and is working to advance the organisation's research and outreach activities. In 2025 Megan won Sustainability Champion of the Year at the Women in Agriculture Awards and is working towards her BASIS qualifications. She is currently training for her first marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK and YANA and is a keen Leicester Tigers supporter.
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The Oxwillow Responsibility
Oxwillow Ltd is led by a team with expertise in agriculture, ecology, and sustainability. Our governance ensures independent, evidence-based delivery of consultancy and research.
Oxwillow conducts research to the highest standards of scientific integrity, ensuring transparency, independence, and robust methodology in all our work.
Oxwillow maintains independence and manages conflicts of interest to ensure objective and unbiased advice and research.