Our family has been farming at The Grange, Mickle Trafford, since 1947. Our main activity is the rearing of traditional breed Red Poll cattle, which we run as a beef suckler herd. They graze the lush meadows of the River Gowy valley for most of the year, although they are housed inside during the winter months. We sell meat directly from the farm in any quantity, all of which has been hung for a minimum of three weeks and butchered locally. We also grow a small acreage of low input spring barley, and have just over 20 acres of poplar tree plantations. The trees will eventually be used for making items such as shop counters and kitchen worktops, and are a joint venture with the Poplar Tree Company from Lulham in Herefordshire.

We aim to farm in harmony with nature, so use little artificial fertiliser, and only treat our animals with veterinary medicines when absolutely necessary. We are also working in partnership with the Trafford Mill Trust on a project to restore the adjoining water mill as a museum and outdoor educational centre.

Thanks for taking the time to visit the site and we hope to see or hear from you soon!

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