We are always pleased to see what Harley Dowe, teacher and Forest School leader and his pupils get up to in the woods during their Thursday afternoon Forest School
This terms activities include both treasure and a scavenger hunts, building a shelter, mixing magic potions, bark rubbing, leaf printing and tree music - exciting stuff! 


 

Originating in America, the first Father's Day was celebrated in 1910. Originally slow to catch on, now Father's day is one of the top five celebratory days.
Searching on-line, there are lots of things you can do with your dad - brewery tour, kart racing, visiting a garden or even skydiving! But sometimes its just the little things that matter such as taking the time to have a chat, make a meal or just buying him a pint. 
Whatever you do - whether you are a dad or wishing to celebrate with yours - have a wonderful time!




 

We have received a call today regarding a Moisture Meter Clinic.

This was an event that we held last year and to avoid any confusion,

WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING A CLINIC TOMORROW OR ANY OTHER DAY THIS YEAR.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused by this.

As I'm sure you will already know, LOFS 23 (LEAF Open Farm Sunday) is on the Sunday 11th June this year. WE ARE NOT TAKING PART THIS YEAR as although we love doing it, it is a huge commitment at a very busy time on the farm. We usually open our farm every other year, so look out for details about LOFS next year.
Meanwhile LEAF are gearing up for this national event and as an added bonus run a 'Farming Fortnight' schools initiative, which sees hundreds of schools take part in a two-week (5 -16th June) spotlight on farming and food production. 
 
Farming Fortnight provides an exciting and inspiring platform to educate and connect children and young people with where their food comes from. Enabling them to make more informed food choices and help them lead healthy active lifestyles. For more information have a look at this link to their website.


 

Ollie was delighted to be invited to attend this event on Wednesday 17th May to present a scholarship to Oliver Frampton who is joining the Bedfordia Farms team in June ready for this year's harvest. Ollie  is a second-year student studying Agriculture with Farm Business Management at Harper Adams.
We look forward to welcoming him!

On route to to Colworth on his tractor, Tommy spotted this hen pheasant with (he estimates) 7 - 8 chicks or poults.
The chicks can feed themselves soon after hatching but remain with their mother for up to 80 days before they are independent. Well camouflaged with their stripy backs and light fluffy down, the babies disappear in the grass making it very difficult to spot them. Great spot Tommy!
Have a look at the video here.

This National Hedgerow Week Hedgelink are celebrating healthy hedges. A well managed or healthy hedgerow provides everything wildlife needs to thrive from a thick nesting place to a diverse food source for mammals and insects. A healthy hedge also means healthy people as they protect us against pollution and improve the looks and feel of our towns and cities bosting our moods and encouraging more healthy ways to travel such as walking and cycling.
Hedgelink are passionate about improving the health of the hedgerows and this National Hedgerow week, they will be bringing you lots of ways you can get involved and help our hedges too!
https://hedgelink.org.uk/campaign/national-hedgerow-week/

We hope that the day goes well, everyone has a fabulous time at the various events in the county and wish King Charles and Queen Camilla a long and happy reign!

This time of year Barn Owl pairs are breeding so it’s important for them to be able to find a good source of food and nesting sites. Bedfordia Farms’ land offers a mixed habitat with spinneys, ditches, rough pastures and well-managed field margins, which are the perfect hunting grounds for Barn owls. And our barns and outbuildings offer secure nesting sites too.