The Smiths at Broxted
For us, farming can only work if we are conscious of how farming fits with wider environmental issues.
Our mission is to farm responsibly and ethically, by ensuring our local plant and wildlife is allowed the opportunity to thrive as well as maintain high standards of animal husbandry for our sheep, pigs and goats.
Photo by Sarah Morris
The animals
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Ryeland sheep
The Ryeland sheep is one of the oldest British breeds at Broxted Hill farm we have a flock of 16 ewes.
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Our pigs
We have 10 Tamworth cross Oxford Sandy and Black pigs. They live an outdoor lifestyle all year round.
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Golden Guernseys
Our three cheeky doelings are called Patsy (single) and Pippa and Peanut (twins).
Education
We are delighted to be able share our small patch of north Essex with schools and hope we can have substantial impact on their connection with the wider world, and specifically the joy of farming.