The farm is part of the Countryside Stewardship environmental schemes and has been involved in these schemes for over 20 years. We also grow miscanthus, better known as elephant grass, which is used as renewable biomass fuel in power stations. A win-win situation for crops, animals, farmer and the environment. As a result, our crops and animals are healthier which in turn reduces the need for inputs such as medicines. This means that we are improving the health of our soil by reducing our inputs and working with nature. The sheep were introduced in 2021 as we embrace what is known as regenerative agriculture. The farm is a mixed sheep and arable farm growing cereals such as wheat, barley, oilseed rape, oats, beans and cover crops. Over three generations the farm has expanded and now includes a diverse range of activities but still with mixed farming at its heart. This position is : salaried, varies DOE, $25,000.00 - $40,000.Welcome to Farrington Farms - a family farming business based near Wiveliscombe in West Somerset. Benefits include a lifestyle producing (and enjoying) the majority of your own exceptional quality food while improving the health of the land and includes beautiful on-farm straw bale housing. Must both work and play well with others and demonstrate effective problem solving skills. Whole animal butchering skills and/ or farm mechanic skills desired along with a strong body and mind (required). Position tailored to value-added skill set of applicant potentially including high end butcher shop management, food prep, and/ or mechanic/ construction work. Healing Food.įull time, demanding, high craftsmanship on-farm work primarily with livestock using humane and regenerative practices. Our focus is on creating the highest quality, most nutrient dense meat, eggs and dairy available while creating the healthiest, most resilient soils possible. Healthy Ecosystem. We manage our farm holistically using methods inspired by nature’s self-sustaining ecosystems. The Golden Hoof is a 200 acre regenerative, slow food farm located in Boulder, Colorado. We enjoy providing healthy food for local consumption.
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