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Where to buy : organic meat 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: 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: D & M HUGHES description: 38 hectares organic lowland farm, 4 miles north of Carlisle, with a small herd of mainly Limousin cross cows put to a Limousin bull. All cattle are finished on the farm on grass silage and home-grown cereal and sold wholesale or direct to customers in a box scheme offering 6 to 10 kg of meat per box. Contact Duncan for a leaflet. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Silverlea&pc=ca6 6dg&icon=x Name: DEER ‘n’ DEXTER description: Red deer have been farmed at Old Stoddah Farm since 1987. A recent addition is a herd of Dexter cattle, our smallest traditional breed. The farm is currently in-conversion to organic status. Venison is sold direct to customers, at farmers’ markets and through local retailers. Dexter beef will be available in summer 2005, and the first organic meat, autumn 2006. Freezer ready boxes are available by mail order, or can be delivered locally, including to holiday accommodation. See website for details. Areas of the farm have been set aside as wildlife habitats. A public bridleway and footpath cross the land and form part of a circular walking route. Guided visits around the farm can be arranged for small groups to learn more about organic farming systems, deer farming and conservation work. These need to be booked in advance with a small charge applicable. The farm is located just off the A66. Name: E. AND D.E. HORN description: Ours is a 45 ha certified organic dairy and stock rearing farm. We produce milk and traditional Ayrshire Sweetmilk cheese from our pedigree herd of Ayrshire cows. Organic Aberdeen Angus beef and prime organic lamb is also prepared for direct sale to customers. The farm is in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Visitors are welcome to follow the farm trail which links the Roman road and bridleway - the Maiden Way, to the farmstead and a second bridleway, enabling visitors to experience a wide variety of wildlife habitats along the way. We welcome, by appointment, school parties and other organizations for farm visits which are tailored to each group’s individual requirements. Farmhouse accommodation is available for B & B, farm holidays and riding holidays for those wishing to bring their own horses. Meals prepared from our farm, garden and other local produce, are our speciality. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Slackhouse%20Farm&pc=ca8 7db&icon=x Name: F.W. GRAYSON description: 650 hectares of rented grassland; organic and in conversion. Mainly sites designated for their nature conservation value, requiring specific grazing regimes to meet management objectives. Rearing hardy native breeds of beef heifers to sell in calf. A few steers are usually finished each year for direct sales. Available to rear heifers on contract or agistment basis. Organic conversion advice given through the OCIS scheme and specialist advice on nature conservation management. Bill is part of the Cumbria Organics team which offers informal guidance and information to other farmers who are in organic production, in conversion, or considering farming organically in Cumbria. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Strathairlie&pc=la7 7le&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. Name: HOLME FARM description: The farm is 42 hectares of organic grassland in south Cumbria. We have recently given up dairy farming, and are selling in-conversion heifers and young stock. We are fattening organic beef for sale. Presently growing grass and wholecrop wheat to sell. The farm is in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme for hedges and walls. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=10000&title=Holme%20Farm&pc=LA61QG&icon=x Name: HOWBARROW ORGANIC FARM description: Howbarrow is a small, mixed holding of 7 hectares which grows organic salad crops and an extensive range of culinary and medicinal herbs within polytunnels. A small flock of traditional sheep and cattle provide a quantity of organic meat, with free-range organic turkeys also available at Christmas. Produce is available directly to your door, countywide, through a highly commended box scheme [supplying almost 500 boxes per week] and a mail order scheme – see website for further details. Howbarrow belongs to the Soil Association Organic Farms Network, and visitors are welcome to walk round the Farm Trail. There is also an established farm shop, open 10.00am–5.00pm on Wed & Sat, [winner of the Organic Farm Shop Award, 2002] which sells a range of fresh and frozen vegetables, wholefood goods and meat. Howbarrow is well-signposted from Cartmel. Accommodation, including a hearty organic breakfast, is also available at the farm map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=10000&title=Howbarrow&pc=la11 7ss&icon=x 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: 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: 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: 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: MANSERGH HALL description: Mansergh Hall has been farmed by the Hadwin family for five generations and currently produces award-winning Mansergh Hall lamb, as well as rare breed pork and Aberdeen Angus beef. The farm reached organic status in September 2004. Mansergh Hall not only sell their produce through the farm shop, but also supply various hotels and restaurants throughout the Lake District, North Lancashire and Yorkshire. Along with this they also supply farm shops in Cumbria, including; Low Sizergh Barn Shop [nr Kendal], Carleton Farm Shop [nr Penrith], Westmorland Services Farm Shop [Tebay] and ‘Taste’ at Rheged. The shop is open Tues-Fri (9.00am–5.00pm), Saturday (9.00am–1.30pm) and at other times by appointment. Here you will find, along with the lamb, pork and beef, award-winning home-cured bacon and gammon, a delete wide variety of hand made sausages as well as organic chickens, milk and eggs. A mail order and local home delivery services are also available which offer boxes of organic fruit and vegetable as well as all products listed above – see website for further details. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Mansergh&pc=LA62EN&icon=x Name: MARTIN FISHWICK description: We have a 130 hectares, Soil Association certified, organic farm. The farm is in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are a family run National Trust farm working closely with conservation, producing beef and lamb from our traditional breeds of cattle and sheep. Our Galloway X Beef Shorthorn and Cheviot X meat is matured and packed at our nearest registered organic abattoir ready for direct delivery to our customers. Farm visits and walks can be arranged by appointment. Name: MATSON FARMS LTD description: We have 424 hectares grazing land and woodland. We obtained organic status in June 2002. We have finished and store lambs (Suffolk and Texel Cross) from nearly 1000 Swaledale and Mule ewes, Limousin cross store cattle and Limousin bulls. We are gradually building a Beef Shorthorn herd. We deliver meat to local customers. Matson Ground lies on the Dales Way and has many footpaths criss-crossing its land. We have four holiday cottages near Matson Ground and three in Patterdale - for these, call 015394 45756 or visit www.matsonground.co.uk. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Matson%20Ground&pc=LA23 2NH&icon=x |
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