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Where to buy : organic eggs and poultry Name: J & M ORGANICS description: 12 hectares certified organic. Hen and duck eggs available throughout the year, goose eggs available in season. We also produce table birds; chickens throughout the year, geese and turkeys are seasonal. We run flocks of Scottish Blackface and Greyface ewes, producing Greyface breeding ewes, finished lambs and stores. Rare breed pigs (Large Blacks and Welsh) are kept for pork, bacon and sausages. During 2005 we intend to introduce rare and traditional breeds of sheep and cattle, in addition to developing organic vegetable and soft fruit production. We sell direct to the public from the farm and at local farmers' markets. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Grainbrow&pc=ca6 6hd&icon=x Name: LOW SIZERGH FARM description: Low Sizergh Farm is a family dairy farm of 106 hectares with an award winning farm shop, Low Sizergh Barn, craft gallery and tea room [with viewing window into the milking parlour]. Produce from the farm includes organic Kendal Crumbly and Creamy cheeses, milk, and ice cream made from our own milk. Delivery is available to caterers and retailers in the area. Growing Well, a therapeutic horticulture project, is based at the farm, cultivating delicious organic vegetables. There is a trail through the beautiful countryside surrounding the farm, part of the Soil Association’s Organic Farms Network. Usual shop opening times, closed Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day. Low Sizergh Farm is located just off the A591 near Kendal. Name: CROFT FARM-MEATS description: The Croft is an organic smallholding of 15.5 hectares, in the village of Houghton, just north of Carlisle, and 21 hectares beside the river Eden, just north of Armathwaite. Longhorn cattle, a traditional Cumbrian breed raised at The Croft, live out all year. In the winter they are fed on hay made at The Croft. A small flock of mule ewes is kept and the cross bred Suffolk lambs are sold direct. The lamb, like the beef, is delicious. Geese are kept for the Christmas market. The vegetable garden and the small orchards are in-conversion, selling fruit and vegetables to meet increasing demand at the farmers’ markets. The Croft is open for educational visits and students wanting work experience, prior to studying veterinary science or agriculture-related subjects, are welcome. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=The%20Croft&pc=ca3 0ld&icon=x Name: LOWTHER PARK FARMS LTD description: An organic upland grassland farm covering some 1100 hectares within the Lake District National Park. The farm has 200 suckler cows and 5000 breeding ewes. Its organic chicken and turkeys are sold through local butchers and retailers under the ‘Lowther’ brand. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Lowther&pc=ca10 2hg&icon=x Name: KEER FALLS FOREST FARM description: Imagine delicious, succulent joints or chops of organic Forest Lamb straight from your freezer whenever you want that special treat! Grown on gently to higher weights on our herb rich hillside. Our lambs stay with their mothers until autumn when, after weaning, their diet is supplemented only with the finest organic hay, gathered from our wild flower meadows. Ah….taste the difference! Freezer packs are limited and in high demand so don’t delay, reserve yours today. We also have available; organic Forest Ducklings, Aberdeen Angus beef and lamb. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Keer%20Falls&pc=la6 1ap&icon=x Name: ASKERTON CASTLE ESTATE description: We are a 538 hectare organic upland farm producing rare breed Belted Galloway beef, as well as lamb, chicken and eggs. We sell beef, lamb and chicken to order, or we have a variety of cuts available from the freezer at the farm. Also available are Beltie rugs. Visit our website or contact us for more information. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Askerton&pc=ca8 2bd&icon=x Name: GREYSTONE HOUSE FARM SHOP AND TEAROOM description: We now have 96 hectares fully organic land with another 20 hectares in conversion. The farm shop stocks a wide range of quality produce – fresh meat, butter, cheese, chutneys, bread, cakes (much of it sourced locally) and home-grown vegetables. There is wheelchair access and a disabled toilet. The rustic tea room serves delicious home-cooked meals using our own meat and vegetables (open 10.00am–5.30pm daily). Greystone House was the overall winner of the 2003 Countryside Awards, organised by the Cumberland News. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided trail around the farm and see various conservation projects in development, part-funded by the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Guided tours for schools and other large parties are available by prior arrangement. The farm also arranges special events, such as lambing weekends. Please telephone for details. |
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