The team at Fordhall Organic Farm in Market Drayton, are eagerly awaiting a visit from Claire Whittle – farm vet and dung beetle expert! Claire will be introducing visitors of all ages to the wacky and wonderful world of the poo-dwelling critters she specialises in.
The community owned farm considers caring for the environment one of its core values, and operates a regenerative farming system called foggage farming. This was pioneered by the late Arthur Hollins, and involved maintaining a pasture system where the livestock can graze outdoors year-round. Arthur was committed to looking after the minibeasts which help to prop up the whole system, calling creatures like worms and dung beetles his ‘volunteers in the soil’.
Local expert, Claire will be leading the way, on May 28, even taking on the pseudonym of ‘Dr Dowhittle’ – Poo Patrol leader! Families are invited to join the Poo Patrol, and go on a journey of discovery through the farm fields. Cow pats can be home to more than one may think! Charlotte Hollins, Fordhall Community Land Initiative General Manager, said:"We are so looking forward to welcoming Claire Whittle – her knowledge and skills within the regenerative farming ecosystem are extensive, and we are extremely excited she is visiting the farm to share them!
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