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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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Married couple at Fordhall Farm amongst bluebells
October 1, 2024

Weddings at Fordhall Farm

Ever wondered what Fordhall Farm is like as a wedding venue?

Farmer Ben and Jamie Hollins with farm hand Terry with aberdeen angus cattle
September 24, 2024

Farm Tenancies – how your share has created stability in an uncertain world

Why are long farm tenancies important?

Child holding snail by Josias Currie, Fordhall 2025 calendar photograph competition winner
September 5, 2024

Announcing our 2025 photo competition winner!

Josias Currie's winning snap will feature in our 2025 calendar.

School children watching free-range piglets at Fordhall Farm
September 3, 2024

Autumn school visits

With the new school year beginning, what opportunities are there to get out and about on the farm?

Flock of sheep in front of Fordhall's glamping yurts
July 1, 2024

Eco-friendly stays at Fordhall Farm

Environmentally kind ways to holiday.

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.