Farm Diversification: Fordhall Farm & The Big Sheep Flashcards

(28 cards)

1
Q

How much did Fofrdhall require to prevent eviction in 2006?

A

£800,000

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Where is Fordhall?

A

North Shropshire

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3
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How did Fordhall farm survive?

A

sold shares and became community owned

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4
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Who notoriously bought shares in Fordhall farm

A

Sting (£2,000 worth)

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5
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Who now owns Fordhall farm

A

community owned

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6
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What type of farming practice does Fardhall run, what is special about it?

A

organic for past 65 years

oldest organic farm in UK

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7
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What was involved in Fordhall’s rebranding in terms of retail

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  • online shop (products delivered and sold throughout UK)
  • books sold on history of Fordhall
  • products sold on Wednesday’s at local market
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8
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As part of Fordhall’s rebranding what is significant about their new restaurant?

A

Arthur’s Farm Kitchen

all organic produce

all ingredients sourced from the farm or locally

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9
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When visiting Fordhall what active activity can you do?

What is the landscape like

A

Farm Trails

views over Tern Valley
rope bridges

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10
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What type of accommodation does Fordhall provide

A

Glamping in Yurts

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What do the Yurts at Fordhall include that makes them sustainable

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composting toilet,
edible garden
solar powered coolbox

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12
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What is significant about employment at Fordhall farm

A

employs locals

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13
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How many visitors does Fordhall receive annually

A

25,000

who spend in local economy

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14
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Name X3 ways Fordhall supports the local community

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  1. locals employed
  2. local bands / artists provided w venue to perform
    e. g local celidh band plays at barn dances
  3. locals employed to produce newsletter “The Grazer”
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15
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How does Fordhall provide for local youth

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runs a youth program for youth w challenging behaviour

includes apprenticeships and activities

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16
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How does Fordhall interact with the local community

A

hosts workshops that provide skills / activities

17
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Name an activity / skill Fordhall provides

A

Basket weaving

18
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How long has Fordhall been organic for?

19
Q

How many different species in Fordhall farm

A

70+ of plant species

20
Q

What does Fordhall provide workshops in that is an example of sustainable practice?

A

“Biodynamic Gardening”

promotes sustainable foraging

21
Q

When was the Big Sheep (TBS) turned into an attraction

22
Q

Why did TBS need rebranding

A

area struggling with post-production agriculture times

loosing income and poor economic security

23
Q

What facilities were included in the rebranding of TBS

A

Brewery
animal shows
climbing walls
shops

24
Q

What rides were included in TBS rebranding

A

farm safari
piggy pull along
swan pedalos

25
What award did TBS receive which demonstrates its rebranding success
Visit Devon Tourism Award - Large Attraction of the Year
26
What benefit do locals have of TBS
annual pass membership at reduced price
27
How does TBS support local community activities
sponsors and publicises community fundraising activities
28
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