Arthur Hollins’ mother Lilian used to make cream cheese and Cheshire Cheese at Fordhall farm; she sold her cheeses at local markets. This was common practise on Shropshire farms up to 1939 when wartime restrictions started. The making and selling…

Mary Cowen a niece of May Hollins, Arthurs first wife, explained,  “I used to go to Fordhall for my holidays. I loved it there, I learnt how to hand milk the shorthorn cows and how to stook corn and various…

Fordhall Organic Farm, based in North Shropshire, England has been chemical free for over 65 years. According to Arthur Hollins, “My grandfather farmed the traditional mixed farming four course system on the 150 acres here at Fordhall, carrying 35 shorthorns,…

Rob Park volunteer support, with Jason Wright Volunteer Earlier this summer, Becca asked Jason and I if we could repaint the shed that she uses for storing various items as it was in need of a facelift. Becca went and…

Here at Fordhall we operate a system of outdoor grazing called ‘Foggage Farming’. This means that our cattle and sheep live outdoors throughout the year, making them completely grass fed. It is a permaculture based system developed by the late…

On Wednesday 8th July we said goodbye to a member of our Wednesday gardening group. Rebecca is moving to a different part of the country and will be too far away to continue gardening with us as part of our…

On Saturday and Sunday last weekend we had our second annual Fordhall Biobliltz. We were joined by families and children of varying ages who were very excited about exploring the farm looking for a myriad of wildlife. John Hughes from…

Fordhall Organic Farm is always open for visitors; it is part of the Fordhall philosophy. Owned by a charitable community-benefit society, our farm is open to the public as an enjoyable and educational resource all year round.  The farm was…

Yogices, Yogtails and other inventions This year we are celebrating the centenary of the birth of Arthur Hollins who was born in May 1915. Arthur the father of Ben and Charlotte was an innovator who, when he found a problem,…

This year we are celebrating the centenary of the birth of Arthur Hollins who was born in May 1915. From 1928 onwards Arthur and his Mother used the milk from their Dairy Shorthorns to make cream cheese, Cheshire cheese and…