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Cumbria Organics Members Name: ASKERTON CASTLE ESTATE Address: Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BD phone/fax: 016977 3332 email: mailto:askerton.castle@btinternet.com web: http://www.askertoncastle.co.uk 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: B & BE GATE Address: Far Branthwaite Edge, Branthwaite, Workington, Cumbria CA14 4TB phone/fax: 01900 602428 email: mailto:marron@dialstart.net description: Far Branthwaite Edge is a fully organic dairy farm of 110 hectares. We produce milk and calves from our herd of MRI and Friesian Holstein cows. The milk is sold direct to the Organic Milk Suppliers’ Co-operative. We rear all the bull calves and sell them as stores. The heifer calves are reared up for replacements to the dairy herd, or be sold if there is a surplus. We also run a flock of sheep, mainly Swaledale and Herdwick, but we also have a few Berrichons. The farm is in a Countryside Stewardship Scheme, and part of the scheme is concerned with educational access. Barbara and a friend teach Reiki healing therapy as well as giving treatments. Name: BACKSBOTTOM FARM Address: Middlewood, Roeburndale West, Wray, Lancaster LA2 9LL phone/fax: 015242 22214 email: mailto:middlewood@netkinetics.co.uk web: http://www.middlewood.org.uk description: We have 50 hectares rich in wild flowers, 49 hectares of native deciduous woodland. Building up a collection of old varieties of apples and plums, including all the old Lancashire varieties. We also have pedigree Lleyn sheep and an Environmental Study Centre. A camping barn and yurts are available for hire. We run various ‘green’ courses, especially permaculture and woodland crafts. Most of the farm is in countryside stewardship with woodland walks. School visits are encouraged. We are currently inviting local people to become involved as Middlewood crop sharers. As a crop sharer, you will share the produce of fruit, livestock and the woodlands, as well as weekends of skill development and celebrating the natural cycle. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Middlewood&pc=la2 9ll&icon=x
Name: BREAD MATTERS LTD Address: The Tower House, Melmerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1HE phone/fax: 01768 881889 Fax 01768 889146 email: mailto:andrew@breadmatters.com description: Andrew Whitley founded The Village Bakery, Melmerby, in 1976. It became one of the country’s leading organic bakery brands, specialising in artisan breads, made by hand and baked in wood-fired ovens. He stepped down from The Village Bakery in 2002 to concentrate on teaching real baking to individuals and teams, and writing and campaigning on food and health. He is chair of the Soil Association’s Processing Standards Committee and a member of the Standards Board. Bread Matters runs baking courses at The Village Bakery and elsewhere for enthusiastic amateurs and professional cooks. Its ‘Together we Rise’ programme uses breadmaking as the focus of team development for groups from both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Bread Matters also undertakes research and advocacy for better food and health. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Melmerby&pc=ca10 1he&icon=x
Name: CROFT FARM-MEATS Address: The Croft, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0LD phone/fax: 01228 549628 Fax 01228 818343 email: mailto:susan@btinternet.com 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 Address: Silver Lea, Kirklinton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6DG phone/fax: 01228 675546 Fax 01228 675546 email: mailto:hughes_ruth@yahoo.co.uk 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: D J CASSON & SON Address: Beaumont Gate, Lancaster Road, Slyne, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 6AN phone/fax: 01524 63116 Fax 01524 63248 email: mailto:casson@beaumontgate.fsnet.co.uk description: 113 hectares all organic. Lowland dairy farm. 100 friesian cows. Milk is sold to Dairy Farmers of Britain. 150 mule ewes producing 250 Suffolk X fat lambs available from mid May. We also have about 60 Limousin X calves to sell each year. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Beaumont%20Gate&pc=la2 6an&icon=x
Name: D.W. ROBINSON Address: Lower Rowell Farm, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7LU phone/fax: 015395 62415 Fax 015395 62415 mobile 07796 931527 email: mailto: description: 40 hectare organic lowland dairy farm producing milk for the wholesale market. Organic in-calf heifers [Lim/Angus/BB] for sale. We also have 120 hectares in south west Scotland which is now fully organic. Name: DEER ‘n’ DEXTER Address: Old Stoddah Farm, Penruddock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0RY phone/fax: 01768 480069 Fax 01768 483809 email: mailto:jane@deer-n-dexter.co.uk web: http://www.deer-n-dexter.co.uk 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 & B J JENKINSON AND SON Address: Croft House Farm, Beckermet, Cumbria CA21 2XN phone/fax: 01946 841276 email: mailto: description: We are a family partnership with a 77 hectare organic dairy farm. We have 100 cows which have produced organic milk since June 2001. We also hope to have organic early potatoes available from June 2005. Our farm is in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. We also have 35 hectares of conventional land producing early prime lambs Name: E. AND D.E. HORN Address: Slack House Farm, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7DB phone/fax: 016977 47351 email: mailto:slackhousefarm@lineone.net web: http://www.slackhousefarm.co.uk 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: ERRINGTON FARMS Address: Cloverhill Farm, Lambley, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7NF phone/fax: 016977 46605 email: mailto:erringtonfarms@btinternet.com description: A 2,000 hectare hill farm in the North Pennines, producing mainly store cattle from blue-grey and aberdeen angus cattle, and lambs from blackfaced sheep. The land is nearly all rented from the RSPB, and incorporates Tarn House, Clowsgill, Halton Lea Fell, and Talkin Fell. It is farmed very extensively, to benefit bird-life in particular, and wildlife in general. Name: EVA'S ORGANICS Address: Medburn, Milton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HS phone/fax: 016977 41906 email: mailto:debbie.simpson@evabotanicals.co.uk web: http://www.evabotanicals.co.uk description: We provide a Soil Association certified box scheme, supplying organic fruit and vegetables around north Cumbria. Fresh produce is sourced as locally as possible and includes our own production of vegetables and herbs at Low Luckens Farm. We work closely with Whiteholme Organic Network, which is a Community Supported Agriculture project, and also with Low Luckens Resource Centre in their educational work. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Medburn&pc=ca8 1hs&icon=x
Name: F.W. GRAYSON Address: Strathairlie, Carr Bank Road, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7LE phone/fax: 01524 761347 Fax : 01524 761347 email: mailto:billgrayson@farmersweekly.net 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: FOREST HALL FARM Address: Forest Hall, Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LE phone/fax: 01931 715222 Fax 01931 715222 email: mailto:levens.farm@btconnect.com web: http://www.organiclivestock.co.uk description: We run a 1950 hectare, certified organic, hill farm within the Lake District ESA scheme. We produce organic sheep and cattle. We have organic Swaledale, North of England Mule and Cheviot cross breeding and store-fat lambs for sale, as well as Limousin cross and Belgian Blue cross store cattle for sale. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Forest%20Hall&pc=la8 9le&icon=x
Name: G AND W J HANDLEY & SON Address: Heversham Hall, Heversham, Nr Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7FH phone/fax: 015395 63751 description: A 94ha lowland stock farm with suckler cows and sheep. Name: GREEN MANGEL Address: Moorlands Cottage, Nenthead, Cumbria CA9 3LP phone/fax: 0845 4583164 Mobile 07760 488036 email: mailto:jlhrfas@msn.com description: We sell fruit and vegetables only from certified organic growers and suppliers. We support local and Lancashire growers throughout their growing and selling season. All produce is fully traceable. We sell through Penrith (Tuesday) and Kendal (Wednesday), weekly town centre markets. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Green%20Mangel&pc=CA9 3LP&icon=x
Name: GREYSTONE HOUSE FARM SHOP AND TEAROOM Address: Greystone House Farm Shop and Tea Room, Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0EF phone/fax: 01768 866952 email: mailto:johndawson@supanet.com 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: GROWING WELL LTD Address: Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE phone/fax: 015395 61777 email: mailto:info@growingwell.co.uk web: http://www.growingwell.co.uk description: Growing Well is a social enterprise based on Low Sizergh Farm, an organic dairy farm on the edge of the Lake District. We are a non-profit making company that supports the recovery of people with mental health problems and their return to work, through their involvement as volunteers in our commercial organic production business. We grow a wide range of organic produce on five acres, with some indoor cropping space. We sell wholesale to Low Sizergh Barn and local box schemes. We offer horticulture training courses with an emphasis on organic growing, in collaboration with Kendal College, and we host school groups and other educational visits; we have classroom space in one of our three yurts on our fields. Name: HAWKSHEAD ORGANIC LAKE TROUT Address: Hawkshead Trout Farm, Riding Wood, Ambleside, Hawkshead, Cumbria LA22 0QF phone/fax: 015394 36541 Fax 015394 36541 email: mailto:trout@hawkshead.demon.co.uk web: www.organicfish.com#http://www.organicfish.com description: At Hawkshead, we are the pioneers of an organic “Lake Trout” grown to the highest standard and certified by the Soil Association. Our organic trout grown in Esthwaite Water benefit from having freedom of space, humane handling and harvesting which are paramount to the organic regime. Esthwaite Water is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a wetland of international importance. You can buy organic “Lake Trout” from our lakeside shop or hot smoked fillets and whole cleaned trout by mail order. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Hawkshead&pc=LA220QF&icon=x
Name: HH & M G ROBINSON Address: Woodhouse Gate, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 3AQ phone/fax: 01200 446240 email: mailto: description: We have 186 hectares of fully organic LFA land, 85 dairy cows and 700 sheep, mostly Lleyn or Lleyn cross. We breed 300 pure bred Lleyn and the rest crossed with Beltex x Texel and Beltex x Charollais tups We also have a 4 star holiday cottage which sleeps 8. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Woodhouse%20Gate&pc=bb7 3aq&icon=x
Name: HILLTOP Address: Hilltop, Ivegill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 0NR phone/fax: 016974 73264 email: mailto:kevin@thecumberlanddairy.co.uk web: http://www.thecumberlanddairy.co.uk description: A 140ha lowland dairy farm in conversion. Name: HOLME FARM Address: Holme Farm, Holme, via Carnforth, Lancs LA6 1QG phone/fax: 01524 email: mailto: web: http://www. 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: HORNICK HILL FARM Address: Hornick Hill Farm, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 5SW phone/fax: 01228 792144 Fax 01228 792144 email: mailto:hunters@hornick.fsnet.co.uk description: We are a 355ha lowland farm producing beef and fat lambs. We run 125 Limousin X cows which are put to an Aberdeen Angus bull. We breed our won replacements an dwill have some in cal heifers to sell from November 2007. Store bullocks/heifers may also be available. We also run 220 Scotch half bred ewes with both Suffolk an dTexel rams to produce fat lambs. Name: HOWBARROW ORGANIC FARM Address: Howbarrow Farm, Cartmel, Grange over Sands, Cumbria LA11 7SS phone/fax: 015395 36330 Fax 015395 36330 email: mailto:enquiries@howbarroworganic.co.uk web: http://www.howbarroworganic.co.uk 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 Address: Grainbrow, Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6HD phone/fax: 01228 675252 07759 611198 email: mailto:jmorganics@grainbrow.totalserve.co.uk 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: J.W & E WOOF & SONS Address: Ghyll Farm, Firbank, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5EH phone/fax: 015396 21343 Mob : 07968 089645 email: mailto:bandswoof@btinternet.com description: We have 355 hectares and produce organic milk for the wholesale market since May 2001. Organic store lambs, mule gimmers and finished lambs are available and store cattle. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Ghyll%20Farm&pc=la10 5eh&icon=x
Name: KEER FALLS FOREST FARM Address: Keer Falls, Arkholme, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 1AP phone/fax: 01524 221019 Fax 015242 21730 email: mailto:phillip@keerfalls.co.uk web: http://www.keerfalls.co.uk 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: LONGTHWAITE FARMING CO LTD Address: Low Longthwaite Farm, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8NR phone/fax: 016973 42091 email: mailto: description: We are a 76 hectare lowland dairy farm with 90 cows. We have beef stores available for sale and also barley, winter wheat and potatoes. Name: LOW LUCKENS ORGANIC RESOURCE CENTRE Address: Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre, Roweltown, Carlisle, CA6 6LJ phone/fax: 016977 48186 (10-4, Mon - Fri) email: mailto:lowluckensorc@hotmail.com web: http://www.lowluckensfarm.co.uk description: Provides the link between people and the food they eat, wildlife and the environment. The centre is a non-profit making organisation which aims to promote sustainability in farming, food, countryside conservation and waste management, renewable energy and water use. Low Luckens works in partnership with the neighbouring Whiteholme Farm and produces organic beef, lamb and pork. It is a member of the Soil Association Organic Farms Network, and is open all year round. The centre welcomes visitors and groups for day or residential visits. It hosts a programme of events to promote or demonstrate sustainability. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Low%20Luckens&pc=ca6 6lj&icon=x
Name: LOW SIZERGH FARM Address: Low Sizergh Barn, Low Sizergh Farm, Helsington, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8AE phone/fax: 015395 60426 Fax 015395 61475 email: mailto:apark@lowsizerghbarn.co.uk web: http://www.lowsizerghbarn.co.uk 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: LOW STANGER FARM/MARKET GARDEN Address: Low Stanger Farm, Stanger, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9TS phone/fax: 01900 823558 email: mailto:lowstanger.co.uk web: http://www.lowstanger.co.uk description: Name: LOWFIELDS FARM Address: Lowfields Farm, Irton, c/o The Post Office, Holmrook, Cumbria phone/fax: 01476 563063 description: 15ha lowland grass farm producing beef, pedigree Lincoln Red cattle and sheep. Name: LOWTHER PARK FARMS LTD Address: Estate Office, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2HG phone/fax: 01931 712407 Fax 01931 712679 email: mailto:john.reid@lowther.co.uk 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: MALCOLM LUSBY AND JM LUSBY Address: The Lodge, Skirwith, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1RH phone/fax: 01768 88628 Fax 01768 88628 description: 7.8ha lowland sheep and egg producer. I am a qualified butcher of 25 years experience, if any member would like help in this field. Name: MANSERGH HALL Address: Mansergh Hall Farm, Mansergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2EN phone/fax: 015242 71397 Fax 015242 72219 email: mailto:info@manserghhall.co.uk web: http://www.manserghhall.co.uk 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 Address: Bank House Farm, Bank House Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 0RE phone/fax: 01524 702833 email: mailto: 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 Address: Matson Ground Farm, Matson Ground, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2NH phone/fax: 015394 45756 Fax 015394 47892 email: mailto:info@matsongroundorganic.co.uk web: http://www.matsongroundorganic.co.uk 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
Name: MESSRS. EWBANK LTD Address: Enterber, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4HB phone/fax: 017683 71244 email: mailto:ewbank1@tiscali.co.uk description: A 110ha lowland dairy farm. Store cattle also produced. Name: NENTHALL FARM Address: Nenthall Farm, Nenthall, Near Alston, Cumbria CA9 3LQ phone/fax: 01434 382099 email: mailto:pandalanham@cybermoor.org description: We have 18 hectares and our land is available for summer grazing. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Nenthall%20Farm&pc=ca9 3lq&icon=x
Name: NORD VUE LTD Address: Nord Vue Farms, Armathwaite, Carlisle , Cumbria, CA4 9TN phone/fax: 016974 72182 email: mailto:charles@nordvue.fsnet.co.uk description: Nord Vue is a fully organic 280 hectare farm, just off the A6 on the road to Armathwaite. We have started a 50 cow pedigree Beef Shorthorn herd, run a Lleyn cross flock of sheep, and have just started a livery yard for horses in the Grade 2 listed old yard. Name: R AND E RICHARDSON Address: Burnt House Farm, Wasdale, Cumbria CA20 1ET phone/fax: 019467 26224 email: mailto:wasdale.angus@agriplus.net description: We have 71 hectares and run a herd of 30 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus cows and 11 Aberdeen Angus cross and Simmental cows. 90% of the male calves are sold for quality organic beef. We keep the remainder to sell at Perth and Carlisle pedigree breeding sales or privately at home. The heifer calves are all pedigree registered for replacements and any surplus are for sale. We run 170 North Country Cheviot and Cheviot cross ewes for the production of organic fat lambs. Name: R J S AND D M ADDISON KELD Address: Keld Farm, Kings Meaburn, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3BS phone/fax: 01931 714226 description: A 149ha lowland dairy, beef and sheep farm in conversion. Holiday cottages and horse holidays are also available. Name: R.T.M. CARTNER Address: Low Ploughlands Farm, Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6JE phone/fax: 016973 51681 email: mailto:mike@lowploughlands.flyer.co.uk description: 88 hectares organic grassland, producing milk from pedigree Ayrshire cows. Store cattle and some store-fat lambs from January 2003. The farm is on a countryside stewardship scheme undergoing work on hedges and putting in a pond. The farm is also next to Finglandrigg nature reserve (English Nature). Mike 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. Name: RED BANK FARM Address: Red Bank Farm, Bolton-le-sands, Carnforth, LA5 8JR phone/fax: 01524 823196 Fax 01524 824981 Tel Mob 07814922061 (Mark) 07866512511(Alan) email: mailto: web: http://www.redbankfarm.co.uk description: We are a small family farm run by myself (Mark) and my brother Alan. We farm 63ha of meadow and pasture land with grazing rights on the foreshore of Morecambe Bay. We produce milk, lamb and eggs of which we sell eggs and starting to sell lamb direct from the farm. We also run a small static caravan site and a camping site. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Red%20Bank%20Farm&pc=la5 8jr&icon=x
Name: SOUTH LAKES ORGANIC MILK Address: Swarthmoor Hall Farm, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 0JG phone/fax: 01229 586153 Fax 01229 586153 email: mailto:morphets@swarthmoor.fsnet.co.uk description: A family run business, farming 80 hectares of land, certified organic in April 2001. It is mainly dairy, with beef and lamb now available. Supplying high quality organic milk and cream through local, home deliveries and to outlets in Manchester, Asda Carlisle to the north, also Asda and Booths in Kendal, Tebay M6 services, Rheged Visitor Centre and Cranstons, Penrith, The Watermill and The Village Bakery. We also supply Howbarrow Organic Farm [Cartmel] and Growing with Grace [Clapham] Box Schemes, as well as other caterers, dairymen and shops throughout the north west. Name: T. AND E.L. DIXON Address: High House, Wilton, Egremont, Cumbria CA22 2PJ phone/fax: 01946 820374 Fax 01946 820374 email: mailto:terry-dixon@high-house01.fsnet.co.uk description: 240 hectare organic since July 2001. Our main enterprise is milk production selling to OMSCo. The farm is in an ESA scheme and we have a lowland bog SSSI and small ancient woodland SSSI. We will have organic mule lambs and shearlings to sell as well as fat lambs. Terry 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. Name: THE WATERMILL Address: The Watermill, Little Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1NN phone/fax: 01768 881523 Fax 01768 881047 email: mailto:organicflour@aol.com web: http://www.organicmill.co.uk description: The Watermill is a working mill producing a wide variety of biodynamic and organic flours. Most of our wheat comes from two biodynamic farms. We also mill rye and barley. In our mill shop we sell all our flours in all sizes, together with a wide range of organic products for baking and cooking. In our organic Tearoom [Les Routiers Café of the North for 2002] we cook and bake seasonal, tasty food supporting local producers. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Watermill&pc=CA101NN&icon=x
Name: TOWN END FARM Address: Little Salkeld, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1NN phone/fax: 01768 881336 email: mailto: description: 115ha, 100 cow dairy herd (pedigree Friesian) producing milk for wholesale market and well-shaped store cattle for finishing. Pedigree British Friesian heifers and breeding bulls are occasionally available. Also Fr x heifers for suckler cow replacements. Situated in the Eden valley, we can grow most of our own cereal. We are interested in buying protein crops. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Little%20Salkeld&pc=ca10 1nn&icon=x
Name: VILLAGE BAKERY MELMERBY LTD Address: The Village Bakery, Melmerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1HE phone/fax: 01768 881811 Fax 01768 881848 email: mailto:info@village-bakery.com web: http://www.village-bakery.com description: Our artisan organic breads, cakes and biscuits include many products suitable for people with dietary sensitivities. We have been awarded the Organic trophy [the highest accolade at The Organic Food Awards], and over the years have won many similar awards. The Village Bakery restaurant is open daily for breakfast, morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea and enjoys a reputation for its good home cooking, using the best quality organic ingredients available. Our Bakeshop stocks a full range of organic products, including breads, cakes, biscuits and puddings, whilst our upstairs gallery offers a programme of exhibitions from Feb to Nov inclusive. We are also able to cater for parties and business meetings for between 4 and 30 people. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Village%20Bakery&pc=CA101HE&icon=x
Name: VILLAGE BAKERY SMALLHOLDING Address: 2 Greenside, Melmerby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1HE phone/fax: 01768 881462 email: mailto:kate@organic.fsbusiness.co.uk description: We are a smallholding which has been managed organically for over 25 years. It is next to the Village Bakery in Melmerby and we supply the restaurant with organic fresh salad and eggs daily, and soft fruit and vegetables. Some additional produce is sold direct through the Village Bakery shop.Kate is the contact point for 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. Please call her if you would like more information map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Melmerby&pc=ca10 1he&icon=x
Name: W AND H BROWN Address: New Mill, Leegate, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 0BS phone/fax: 016973 42758 email: mailto: description: We are a 53 hectare organic lowland farm, producing wholesale milk and Limousin cross store cattle. We also have finished and breeding sheep (Border Leicester and Scottish Half-bred) available for the wholesale market. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=New%20Mill&pc=ca7 0bs&icon=x
Name: W H AND K M ROBINSON Address: Strickley, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 0LU phone/fax: 01539 722294 and 728608 email: mailto:robinson@strickley.co.uk web: http://www.strickley.co.uk description: We are a family run dairy farm and have been at Strickley since 1875. We have 100 Dairy Shorthorn cows plus yougstock. We have always had a very keen interest in conservation and have 6 acres of ancient oak woodland, a 2 acre pond an dover 10 mile of traditional hedgerows and walls. There is a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors always welcome but please phone first! Name: W.F. MARRS Address: Middlemoor Farm, Oulton, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 0NP phone/fax: 016973 42847 Fax 016973 44118 email: mailto:amarrs@compuserve.com description: 51 Ha Certified organic, including SSSI hay meadow. We have pedigree Holstein Friesians and sell the milk wholesale. Organic store cattle, mostly Blonde D’Aquitaine crosses available. William 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=Middlemoor%20Farm&pc=ca7 0np&icon=x
Name: WHINGILL ORGANICS Address: Whingill Farm, Hartley, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4JH phone/fax: 017683 71405 email: mailto:info@cumbrianorganiclivestock.co.uk web: http://www.cumbrianorganiclivestock.co.uk description: We have 100 hectares organic land with a flock of pure Swaledales which go on to breed North of England Mule gimmer lambs. Store and prime lambs are also available. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Whingill%20Farm&pc=ca17 4jh&icon=x
Name: WHITEHOLME FARM Address: Roweltown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 6LJ phone/fax: 016977 48058 & Fax email: mailto:whiteholmefarm@hotmail.com description: We run an 85 hectare organic livestock farm rearing traditional breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs. We market and deliver all our meat which is specially prepared in our farm butchery to the requirements of our customers. We are at Penrith Tuesday market and Kendal Wednesday market every week. You can join our farmer-consumer partnership, for mutual benefit, which is called the Whiteholme Organic Network. The farm also offers walks in the North Cumbrian countryside with access through the Countryside Stewardship scheme. We work in partnership with Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre. map: http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?local=h&scale=25000&title=Roweltown&pc=ca6 6lj&icon=x
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