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News from the farm

Interested in the latest Fordhall news? Why not subscribe to The Grazer?

The Grazer is put together by the Fordhall Community Land Initiative staff, with contributions from farmer Ben, shareholders, volunteers and occasionally guest writers.

Receive 4 copies of The Grazer per year, packed full with farm facts, project updates on the farm and advance warning of all the fantastic events we organise. We also include news on organic farming or community land ownership.

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UK native bluebell
June 6, 2024

All about bluebells

Learn all about the science, conservation and folklore of bluebells.

Litha folk band celebrating summer solstice at fordhall farm
June 5, 2024

Midsummer Merriment at Fordhall Organic Farm

Fordhall Farm to celebrate summer solstice for third year in a row!

Volunteers silvopasture tree planting
June 3, 2024

Summer volunteering at Fordhall Farm

40 years on from the establishment of Volunteer's Week, Fordhall hosts an open afternoon for anyone interested in volunteering.

Child sweep netting for bugs at a summer event
May 11, 2024

Why Fordhall Farm loves bugs!

The importance of minibeasts stretches beyond their aesthetics, which range from lovely to admittedly a little odd – many play a certain role in an ecosystem, some even going so far as to indicate environmental health!

Ewe and lamb in a field
May 10, 2024

The power of nature – therapy for cancer patients launched at England’s first Community Owned Farm

Thanks to the support of the region’s primary cancer charity Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, Fordhall is excited to introduce new, and free to access, restorative sessions for those with a cancer diagnosis.

Bluebells and redcampion in the woodland
May 7, 2024

Renew and Restore at Fordhall Organic Farm

May (assuming this rain lets up!) is month of wildflowers and birdsong, and the perfect opportunity to explore what the springtime landscape has to offer.

Six inches of soil film promotional flyer
April 16, 2024

England’s first Community Owned Farm selected to screen inspiring Six Inches of Soil film

Fordhall, with the Shropshire Good Food Partnership, have been selected as one of a few UK locations to screen the ‘inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food’ – Six Inches of Soil.

March 13, 2024

Shop local with Poppy

Poppy the dog learns why shopping local is great.

Lamb in lambing shed
March 5, 2024

March into spring at Fordhall Farm

The beginnings of spring on the farm.

Flyer for the sustainable farming panel.
February 21, 2024

Shropshire farmers to take questions on farming sustainably in a changing climate

Charlotte Hollins to take part in sustainable farming panel.

Market Drayton Cilimate Action volunteers in woodland with mural.
February 19, 2024

Organic farm and climate group team up to display woodland mural for farm visitors

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Chef Richard with his spinach, basil and buckwheat pancakes
February 13, 2024

Basil, Spinach & Buckwheat Pancakes - Recipe

Learn how to make Chef Richard's basil, spinach and buckwheat pancakes.