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#knowyourfarmer
January 21, 2021
Over the years we’ve been witnessing a shift in the way people choose their food, and we’re delighted to see that people are becoming more and more discerning about where their food comes from. That’s why Farm2Fork is asking people...
It’s official - organic farm status achieved!
December 16, 2020
We’ve done it! We’ve been accredited as an organic farm! It’s been a two-year journey of “hoop-jumping” to get our farm certified, however, we’ve always followed organic principles, so for us, it was more straightforward than it could have been....
It’s A Bird’s Life
November 25, 2020
As millions of turkeys, geese and chickens are fattened for Christmas tables across the UK, here’s some food for thought on why small-scale producers are changing the way we eat. It’s thought that somewhere in the region of 10 million...
Pasture-raised turkey enterprise flying high!
September 4, 2020
First came the chicken tractors. Now, we present the “Gobblygo”, the ultimate in turkey accommodation! It’s all part of our pasture-raised turkey enterprise, and this contraption gives the turkeys somewhere they can perch at night and feel safe, while enabling...
Two sides to every story: The Game Changers debate
February 21, 2020
The beginning of the year typically starts with restraint. Quitting bad habits like smoking and swearing form some new year’s resolutions, Dry January is a popular choice, and now comes the newest on the list, Veganuary. By the time February...
It’s not the cow, it’s the how
December 1, 2019
As a farmer following organic processes, and running Farm2Fork in the most environmentally sound way we can, it probably won’t surprise you that we are in support of the recent Extinction Rebellion protests and what it stands for. But as...
The Climate Change Challenge
September 3, 2019
Unlike Donald Trump, we do believe climate change is a “thing”. On the farm, you really get to see how the weather makes a difference to nature, day in, day out. Over the past few years, we’ve seen more extreme...
A guardian for the poultry - our new Maremma pups
July 23, 2019
When something this cute comes home to Farm2Fork we just have to share it with you.Meet our new livestock guardian pups, named Nala and Lula!They're Maremma Sheepdogs – a breed from the region of Tuscany and Lazio in Italy where...
Ollie earns a place in the finals for 'Best Farmer' Award
May 28, 2019
Oliver White’s determination to make a success of his county council tenancy has earned him a place in the finals of the best farmer category in the Western Daily Press Food & Farming Awards. Sue Bradley met him. Every day...
How many chickens? What happens when our customers want more
March 28, 2019
How many chickens does it take to make a pack of livers?No, this isn’t the beginning of a terrible joke. A huge demand on offal here at Greenway Farm, coming mostly from a spike in diets advocating its nutritional value,...
A boost for the farm thanks to a 'Making it Local' LEADER Grant
March 28, 2019
We’ve been lucky enough to land ourselves a LEADER Rural Development Grant, to help us expand and improve facilities here on the farm. It means we can boost productivity and store a wider range of products to benefit our customers....
Our Organic Journey Continues
February 1, 2019
Here at Farm2Fork we follow organic principles and strive to use natural methods at all times. This means avoiding pesticides, herbicides, not medicating our animals (unless absolutely necessary for their wellbeing), and allowing the animals free access to pasture, all...