Farming

The Farm is based in the mild climate of the Marshwood Vale, 3 miles from the sea immediately inland from Lyme Bay. Ranging from 200 ft. to 750 ft. above sea level, our Farm has an average rainfall of 36 inches and soil that is heavy clay. These are ideal grass growing conditions. We also grow maize, a high-energy cow food, for feeding to our herds in the winter when the cows are housed. The muck from the cows is returned to the land for the grass and maize to grow - farmers don't like waste! There are 5 herds of cows and we use only their milk to make our West Country Farmhouse Cheddar. We are passionate about the quality and consistency of our products and this quality has been recognised with all the UK's top food awards.

The Small Farms Association (SFA) is a not-for-profit organisation representing small farmers across the UK. The association was formed in 1997 by a group of farmers who were frustrated by the reluctance of the major farming unions to recognise the concerns and support the needs of the small farmer in their policies and activities. The Small Farms Association welcomes everyone who is interested in the conservation of the countryside, particularly those who manage their farms in traditional and organic systems. From very small beginnings (six farmers meeting at Exeter Market) the organisation has grown in size and influence since its establishment and now represents small farmers across the UK from its base at Ley Coombe near the town of Modbury in the South Hams, South Devon.