Our Story
Welcome to our organic farm.
I decided start rearing my own sheep after the BSE crisis. As a mother of four I was concerned over what meat my family was eating, its traceability and how it was raised. I also wanted to help save a rare breed and produce food organically.
I researched rare breeds, particularly those termed ‘at risk’ and in need of support. I also attended a multitude of courses and conferences from lamb finishing to butchery.
After careful research, I decided upon the Manx Loaghtan, a primitive rare breed, for its many qualities. It is lower in fat and cholesterol than commercial breeds, is slow maturing producing lamb with a great depth of flavour and splendid mutton. It produces a great quality carcass, with a good meat to bone ratio.
Apart from choosing the right breed it was also extremely important to me to be organic. As soon as I started the flock we converted all our land to organic production and joined the Soil Association, as it has the highest organic standards in the UK.
In 2001 we won our first National Organic Food Award and have won at the Awards every year since, including winning the award for Britain’s best lamb and mutton. We have a growing customer base and it's great so many people are interested in not only our sheep but also how we farm and care for our hay meadows and pastures.
I know all my sheep, and care for them every day. All our lambs are born and reared on the farm. None are bought in. I am helped by fabulous stockwoman, Faye; my sheepdog Flute, and my family.
In the spirt of providing you information about how meat is reared that I thought was lacking, our website tells you exactly what we do, how we rear our sheep and run our farm.
I would be delighted to hear from you. If you have any questions, comments or would like to place an order, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Very best,
Jane Kallaway