Our Discover Farming @ Vurlands Animal Farm event exceeded all expectation. The interactive learning experience that aims to educate young people where food comes from, and the importance of agriculture and the countryside was attended by 1000 visitors throughout the day. Society Director and Discover Farming Chairman, Marcus Beresford explains: … Read more
We are pleased to announce that the Discover Farming Classroom at Washingpool Farm, just outside Bridport (DT7 5HP) will be open again in September with all visits being FREE to schools within a 12-mile radious of Bridport. The Society will also provide a small subsidy for transport if it is … Read more
BRINGING FARMING & THE COUNTRYSIDE TO LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE…. Thursday 26 August @ Vurlands Animal Farm Swyre DT2 9DB 10 am – 4pm FUN FARM TO FOOD ACTIVITIES Touring a virtual Dairy Farm Driving a radio-controlled tractor around the farm Finding out all about sheep, cows and pigs … Read more
The Melplash Agricultural Society will be hosting a Summer Homecrafts and Horticulture show with lots of classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, cookery, preserves, photography, handicrafts and much more! There are also lots of classes for both adults and children to take part in and to compete for prizes and the … Read more
BRINGING FARMING AND THE WORKING COUNTRYSIDE TO LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE! The Melplash Agricultural Society is extremely excited to be able to hold a special Discover Farming event aimed at under 12s at Vurlands Animal Farm located in Swyre just outside Bridport (DT2 9DB) on Thursday 26th August by kind … Read more
The Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual bursary is now open to applicants. The Scheme was established in 2007 and offers grants to local students aged 17 years and over who are furthering their education in the field of agriculture, horticultural and related subject areas. Students who live within a 12-mile radius of … Read more
Copy of NFU Mutual Press Release released 17 June 2021 NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Beaminster agency recently nominated local charity Melplash Agricultural Society, to receive a donation of more than £6,400 from a national £2million ‘Agency Giving Fund’ launched by NFU Mutual. In light of … Read more
World Milk Day is Tuesday 1 June 2021. It is a day established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to celebrate and increase public awareness about the nutritional and economic importance of milk and milk products around the globe. We encourage all consumers … Read more
Bertie is 25 years and has full responsibility for the management and running of Manor Farm in Cattistock “I have always wanted to be a farmer it is my blood! After finishing a diploma in Agriculture at Sparsholt college I was fortunate to spend six months working on several farms … Read more
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