Our Farm

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

Farrs Farm has been in the May family for three generations. A 15th century Devon farmhouse in the middle of the Taw Valley, surrounded by fields, woodland and riverbanks. Our south-facing pastures capture the summer sun, which helps produce mineral-rich grass which gives healthy, natural nutrition for our livestock.

We farm in tune and with respect to our surroundings. Our traditional approach in caring for hedgerows and woodland areas enables the farm to support a diverse range of insects and wildlife. Native wild animals from otters, deer and bats to kingfishers, hares and dormice can be spotted in and around the farm. We respect the landscape, employing farming methods which aid in sustaining and supporting the stunning biodiversity which calls our farm home. Over the years we’ve unearthed many curiosities in the house, fields and surrounding woodland. From ancient farm machinery hidden from the world by overgrown bracken, items buried in walls, even a wooden plough was discovered tucked away in part of the old thatched roof.

With the rhythm of nature

A seat at our table

As a family we have open arms to people and animals alike. The farmhouse kitchen has played host to lambs, chickens, ducks, bats and even a hedgehog. Regular visitors to the farm have become accustomed to accepting whatever they may find wandering around the kitchen. This is how we like to look after our animals; we give them the care and attention they need, taking extra time to nurse sick animals back to health when needed. We work closely with our vet and attend regular meetings to keep up with new practices and methods to maintain a pro-active approach to our animal’s health and well-being.

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Sustainability

Eat less meat

This might not seem like the most likely thing for us to say, but it’s what we truly believe. Eating less meat of better quality is the way forward. There are so many things we do to foster sustainability on the farm, from how we raise our animals to beekeeping. Even our sustainable Puffin Packaging is 100% biodegradable. We use it to wrap and keep your delivery nice and cool till it arrives in your kitchen. Everything we do, whether it’s breed selection or choosing a local abattoir that we know and trust means that both our animal’s and our planet’s welfare is front of mind, always.