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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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Cartoon of two cows wild swimming
December 10, 2024

River Friendly Farming and a cow spa day!

Introducing our new appeal, to improve the health of Fordhall's watercourses.

Plate of leek and potato croquettes
December 2, 2024

A tasty winter recipe, straight from Fordhall Farm

Not sure where to start with some seasonal recipes? Why not with some leek and potato croquettes?

Community Power Act group outside houses of parliament
November 27, 2024

New power-sharing agreement with Shropshire Council to be launched in market town

Fordhall to lead on national pilot study power sharing project.

Charlotte at Babbinswood Farm. Photo left to right: Charlotte, Casha Bevan-Jones and Barbara Jones (farmers at Babbinswood Farm), Jenny Rouquette (Shropshire Good Food Partnership)
November 6, 2024

Fordhall reaches out to other farms

Charlotte Hollins shares all she has learned from Fordhall, with Babbingswood CBS.

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.