The team

Farm partners are actively involved in diverse networks and initiatives, with roles including: Regional Director for Suffolk of CLA, Co-Founder and President of the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival, Chair of Natural England’s Grazing Forum, Vice President of CPRE and instigator of their Food Webs campaign, Founder of Alde Valley Spring Festival, Co-Founder of WildEast.

Day to day environmental stewardship and livestock care is carried out by Charles Steed with support from his daughter Holly Steed, who is training in farming at Otley College. Wardens Antony Heffer and Michael Salter caring for the wild birdlife of the farm. The office is co-ordinated by Kathy Broyd. Circle of advisers include Dr Julia Wright, Marina O’Connell and Keith Girling.