The Farm
Susan, Duchess of Richmond was one of the Soil Association’s earliest members. She ran her kitchen garden on organic principles and passed this passion on to her family. Her belief in organic food and for proper animal welfare were instrumental in Home Farm becoming the first 100% organically fed dairy in the country.
Our Commitment
Home Farm is one of the largest lowland organic farms in the UK and has been fully organic since 1996. Good soil health is vital to the nutrition of livestock and plants and we work closely with the Soil Association to ensure our soil is in optimal condition. We farm without pesticides or fertilisers so that nature is allowed to take its course and the wildlife, hedgerows and centuries-old ecosystems are protected and able to thrive.
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" Interest in organic farming has run through the Richmond family for many years. Here at Goodwood, we are committed to the care of our livestock and soil. We continue to build a traditional system to provide wholesome food, as well as maintaining the perfect conditions for the increase of natural flora and fauna across the estate."
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A completely closed system
All our animals are born and reared at Goodwood, which means not only are we able to properly care for them throughout their lives, we can also provide them with the best possible diet. Most of our 3,800-acre arable farm land is used to produce organic fodder for animal feed, which is balanced with home-grown forage used during the winter months. Our meat is butchered on site by our Master Butcher, ensuring zero food miles. Goodwood is as near to a completely closed system as possible.