ABBEY HOME FARM
Background:
Will and Hilary Chester-Master are the managing partners in a family partnership which decided to convert Abbey Home Farm in 1991. John Newman has been farm manager since Autumn 1992 and a planned conversion to an organic system has been implemented with the assistance of the Organic Advisory Service. The 650 hectare farm is registered with the Soil Association Symbol Scheme and hosts regular educational visits and farm walks. The farm was awarded The Organic Food Awards Producer Of The Year 1999 and The Organic Farm Shop was Organic Retailer Of The Year 2000. Both the farm and the shop were Highly Commended in the 2001 Organic Food Awards.
FARM TOURS 2011
The farm tours run from Easter through the summer. Saturdays unless otherwise stated. 10.30 start from the farm shop
See below for dates and which dates are trailer tours £1 adults 50p under 12's OR farm walks which are free.
June 12th farm open day - trailer rides at 10.30 and 2pm
July 16th - farm walk 10.30
August 13th - farm walk 10.30
September tbc
October tbc
These one to one and a half hour rides in a covered trailer/walks are primarily to give our customers an opportunity to see the larger picture of how we farm, and to ask questions about our farming techniques and ongoing conservation programme. They are suitable for adults and/or accompanied children alike. If it is a trailor ride, it is covered, but it is advisable to bring warm and wet weather clothing. Please do book in advance as space is limited.
Suitable for adults or children accompanied by adults. Approx 1 and a half hours. 10.30am. Booking advised for trailer rides but not necc for walks.
