Frankham Farm Visit

A South West Grain Network visit to Frankham Farm run by Duncan and Charlotte Ross. 

Frankahm Farm is a mixed organic farm producing cereals, pulses, sheep and cattle as well as chickens and geese.

Duncan is growing Mariagertoba as part of the True South West Flour Project.

Duncan and Charlotte will welcome us onto the farm and tour us around to show us the crops growing and talk through his farming practices. 

There will be lots of opportunity to ask questions and learn from Duncan and Charlotte's experience. 

This is a wonderful time to visit the farm, just before harvest, when everything should be in its most abundant state.

We will share a lunch together and have time for conversation afterwards.

We are especially hoping to welcome  farmers local to Yeovil on this visit who are new to the network.

Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Sunday 27th July so please try to book early.

Should cost be a barrier to your attendance please contact Robyn on 07877580825 or swgrainnetwork@gmail.com so we can look at ways to support you.

Schedule for the day:

10.30 - Arrive - Refreshments

11.00 - Introductions, and a short go around to meet each other. 

Intro from Duncan about his farm and his journey from conventional farming to Organic and his involvement with the SWGN

11.40 - Tour of the Farm

13.00 - Lunch - vegetarian quiche and salad (included in your ticket price)

14.30 - Time for Q&A and conversation

15.30 - Closing go around and end of day by 16.00

Travel and Parking:

Satnav takes you directly to the farm. 

The address is Frankham Farm Cottages, Ryme Intrinseca, Sherborne DT9 6JT. 

The WhatThreeWords is ///unfocused.memo.following. 

The Google Maps pin is: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWmkP6Bj2ZBUnzbd6

There is space for parking on hardstanding. Please lift share where possible.

Public Transport: 

Yeovil Junction  or Thornford train stations are the closest, you would need to get a lift from someone attending from the station to the farm which is under 3miles away as there are no busses to take you the last few miles.

What to bring with you:

It is likely to be a sunny day! 

1. Sun hat
2. Large bottle of water
3. Suncream
4. Additional snacks
5. Any personal medications - if you are allergic to wasps or bees and need an EpiPen pease make sure you have this on you
6. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on uneven surfaces.

 Dogs:

Guide dogs are welcome but please do not bring your pets

Accessibility and Dietaries:

If you have any accessibility needs, or questions about the event please contact Robyn Minogue, South West Grain Network coordinator on swgrainnetwork@gmail.com or 07877580825. 

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements please let Robyn know.