Farm Diversification: Fordhall Farm & The Big Sheep Flashcards
How much did Fofrdhall require to prevent eviction in 2006?
£800,000
Where is Fordhall?
North Shropshire
How did Fordhall farm survive?
sold shares and became community owned
Who notoriously bought shares in Fordhall farm
Sting (£2,000 worth)
Who now owns Fordhall farm
community owned
What type of farming practice does Fardhall run, what is special about it?
organic for past 65 years
oldest organic farm in UK
What was involved in Fordhall’s rebranding in terms of retail
- online shop (products delivered and sold throughout UK)
- books sold on history of Fordhall
- products sold on Wednesday’s at local market
As part of Fordhall’s rebranding what is significant about their new restaurant?
Arthur’s Farm Kitchen
all organic produce
all ingredients sourced from the farm or locally
When visiting Fordhall what active activity can you do?
What is the landscape like
Farm Trails
views over Tern Valley
rope bridges
What type of accommodation does Fordhall provide
Glamping in Yurts
What do the Yurts at Fordhall include that makes them sustainable
composting toilet,
edible garden
solar powered coolbox
What is significant about employment at Fordhall farm
employs locals
How many visitors does Fordhall receive annually
25,000
who spend in local economy
Name X3 ways Fordhall supports the local community
- locals employed
- local bands / artists provided w venue to perform
e. g local celidh band plays at barn dances - locals employed to produce newsletter “The Grazer”
How does Fordhall provide for local youth
runs a youth program for youth w challenging behaviour
includes apprenticeships and activities
How does Fordhall interact with the local community
hosts workshops that provide skills / activities
Name an activity / skill Fordhall provides
Basket weaving
How long has Fordhall been organic for?
65years
How many different species in Fordhall farm
70+ of plant species
What does Fordhall provide workshops in that is an example of sustainable practice?
“Biodynamic Gardening”
promotes sustainable foraging
When was the Big Sheep (TBS) turned into an attraction
1988
Why did TBS need rebranding
area struggling with post-production agriculture times
loosing income and poor economic security
What facilities were included in the rebranding of TBS
Brewery
animal shows
climbing walls
shops
What rides were included in TBS rebranding
farm safari
piggy pull along
swan pedalos
What award did TBS receive which demonstrates its rebranding success
Visit Devon Tourism Award - Large Attraction of the Year
What benefit do locals have of TBS
annual pass membership at reduced price
How does TBS support local community activities
sponsors and publicises community fundraising activities
How does TBS contribute to the positive multiplier effect in the local Devon area
it is a destination attraction
- tourists stay in guesthouses
- tourists spend money in local economy
- tourists use local services
