Our Open Day is on Sunday September 6th supporting the Air Ambulance (they are hoping to land the helicopter subject to weather conditions and no call outs), we are looking for stallholders - please contact Liz - liz@hazeldenefarm.com

Hazeldene Organic Farm nestles in the folds of Asheridge Vale barely a mile from Chesham. The 70 acre farm is run by Liz and Steve Bateman who were new to farming.   Liz, Steve & their daughter Charlotte moved to the farm in 2006 with the aim of breeding native organic rare breed animals. .These animals are slow maturing which adds to the flavour. All their livestock is free range and fed on a non-gm natural diet.. The land was certified organic in June 2008 and livestock born after this date will be fully organic.  The meat we are selling at the moment (apart from the chicken) is in conversion.  In the courtyard there is a small farm shop where all the farm produce is sold. It is the intention to have a Tea Room and we are in the process of drawing plans.  We are always happy to show people around the farm though it is best to call first as someone will need to accompany you.

We have recently decided not to convert our pigs to organic.  There are two reasons for this.  One is that organic pig feed has become too expensive.  The second is that at the moment we are given surplus fruit and veg from the local market and supermarket.  This provides our pigs with a varied diet, which they love, and we believe improves the flavour of the meat.  The pigs are raised to organic standards and are fed high quality non-gm pig nuts.  They are not given any antibiotics or growth promoters.

The Open Farm Sunday was a great success, despite the weather!  We had a great turn out and hope everyone enjoyed the day.

We had a mention by Market Kitchen on UKTVFOOD channel recommending the meat from our British Lop pigs.  This is all thanks to Cyrus Todiwala from Cafe Spice Namaste, London.

Our orphan lamb Lottie born 2007 with Nelson our labrador

 Lottie September 07 she is an Oxford Down/Suffolk cross

May 08 Where's my wool gone!

At our Open Day August 2008

Lottie's Sire 'Rodney' (Twinwood Frodo) one of  our Oxford Down Rams with Charlotte at the Thame Show in 2006

Lottie was put to one of our rams ('Rambo') last November so should be expecting her first lamb in April - we will keep you posted!

At last she had her lamb at 7.00 am this morning (23rd April 09) a nice ewe lamb.  Here they are both doing very well.