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Future Farmers Apprentice Programme April 24, 2025 – Posted in: 2025

Our Future Farmers Apprenticeship Programme was launched at the beginning of May to train young people in the Knowledge, skills, and values of ethical, environmentally aligned, cow-centred farming. From a weekend taster to a six-week residential course, and now onto an extended year insitu apprenticeship, we aim to pass on what it truly means to farm with compassion. Participants are immersed in topics such as animal welfare, cow behaviour, ox economy, herd care, policy, end-of-life…

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Bluebell – Posted in: passed away

This is not a cow with a simple personality. She can be distant from people and often rude to other cows. When you look at her, you get the impression that she feels best only in her own company. She is a mum of Snowdrop, Henry and Kenny. Sponsor Me Continue reading
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Buttercup – Posted in: Cow Sponsorship

Buttercup is a cow with a complex and strong personality. She has no problems with setting boundaries and clearly communicating what she likes and what she doesn’t like. She definitely loves being brushed, but she chooses who can do it. She doesn’t like hugs that are too familiar and when someone touches her face. When it relaxes, it often makes loud sounds of contentment. She was born in 2012. Her mother is Violet. Sponsor Me Continue reading
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Cocoa – Posted in: Cow Sponsorship

Cocoa, oh this cow, she has character. She was such a sweet calf and now she is a terror in the herd. He has great ambitions to be a leader. There is also no desire for close contact with people. It is she who decides how much she is ready to invest in relationships with people, and it is not too much. Her brave stance and sharp horns effectively keep us at a distance. But… Continue reading
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Cowslip – Posted in: Cow Sponsorship

I am Cowslip, daughter of Darlia and mother to Bimba and Harry. I am easily the greediest of all the cows and like to be first into the milking parlour so I can indulge myself in some lovely Lucerne nuts. I am a friendly cow and especially friendly to humans bringing foodie gifts. I was born in 2011. Sponsor Me Continue reading
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Dandelion – Posted in: Cow Sponsorship

DOB: 2/12/14 I am Dandelion, another of Darlia’s daughters. I share the same dad as Harry as you can see from my lovely red coat. I have recently been staying at Spitalfields City Farm with my cousin Bimba, but am now living with the milking herd. I am a very sociable young cow and like the company of humans. I was born in 2014 Sponsor Me Continue reading
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Darlia – Posted in: Cow Sponsorship

DOB: 25/8/08 My name is Darlia, which means moth. I am one of the milking cows and have a whole dynasty among them. I am mother to Violet and Cowslip and grandmother to Dandelion, Jasmine, Bimba and Poppy. I was born in 2008 and despite being all black my breed is Swedish Red. I am good natured, although I occasionally bite fingers when I am being given a carrot! Sponsor Me Continue reading