About Barford Farm
As a family steeped in farming tradition we are passionate about people understanding where their food comes from and how it is produced.
Barford Farm is farm assured by EFSIS- FABBL (Farm Assured British Beef and Lamb) and NDFAS (National Dairy Farm Assurance Scheme). We are not organic but use our own animal manure on the land and adopt a crop rotational policy with grass, wheat, barley and maize.
We have a closed herd of dairy cattle, breeding our own replacements, and follow government guidelines with regard to wildlife strips and have ponds and lapwing scrapes.
We work closely with Hawk and Chalk and provide nesting sites for Barn Owls which breed most years. Also we are fortunate to farm along the north bank or the River Stour and are careful to adhere to the 12 metre fertilizer free zone, have nature meadows and keep a close eye on the river populations in conjunction with The National Trust. Only part of the river bank is on a foot path in order to preserve some solitude.
In line with these policies we welcome group visits and those that have enjoyed the farm and the ice cream! include Kingston Lacy Ice Cream rides.Young Farmers Clubs, Schools including special needs, Gingerbread, Caring for Carers, Coping with Chaos, Chernobyl Lifeline, FWAG( Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group) and Slow Foods.
Barford Farmhouse Ice Cream is supported under The Rural Enterprise Scheme and are pleased to be given the title of one of Dorset's "Hidden Gems". To find more Hidden Gems and learn more about these outstanding local businesses and producers, please visit the Hidden Dorset website.
We are part of Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and participate in the LEAF Open farm sunday each summer with comprehensive conducted tractor trailer tours of the farm. Do come along and learn about food and farming.
