Just 30 minutes ago some new lambs (technically called hoggets aka teenage lambs!) arrived here at Fordhall! Situated in the field opposite my office window, I have been watching them eagerly munching the grass and suddenly a thought popped into…

This week is national Farmhouse breakfast week and encourages the nutritional value of eating breakfast. From local bacon and sausages to local breads and cereals, there is always a fantastic choice for your first meal of the day! So start…

If you were busy at work yesterday afternoon and you missed the Alan Titchmarsh show then here is another chance to watch Farmer Ben Hollins in action – spot the adventurous chicken! We were all really proud of his first…

Remember to watch Ben Hollins on the Alan Titchmarsh show on Monday 21st January 2008. It’s on ITV at 3pm. Look out for Bens award! http://archive24.fordhallfarm.com

Yesterday Jessica(An MA student studying sustainable development and helping us plan our sustainable buildings) and I took a trip to The Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, Wales. If you haven’t been before, it is really worth going. The ideas…

If you missed the documentary on ‘Saving Fordhall Farm’ this morning on Radio 4 then you can click on the link below. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/pip/kjci5/?focuswin To listen you will first need to install the latest RealNetworksRealPlayer: http://uk.real.com/player/more We may be biased –…

A quick update to direct you all to a radio show about Fordhall on Monday 14th January. Tune in to Radio 4 at 11am and you will follow a year in life of Fordhall Farm – also recommended at ‘Time…

Hi! Hannah here, I’m the new Community Development Officer and have taken over from Sophie. I have recently graduated from Sheffield Hallam University where I gained an English Studies degree and I am very honoured to be part of such…

Well, 2007 was certainly a year to remember. It began well with our first ever AGM in March being a huge success. This was followed by a hugely popular farmers market and 14 new board members being elected to the…

Well, the day has finally come. It is my last day in the office and in between eating chocolate cake, I am trying to get everything in a resonable order so the new person in January doesn’t have to adapt…