FARM LIFE

While walking down a busy street in London I discovered a beautiful farmland. The farm consists of 60 acres of permanent pasture grazed by traditional breeds of cattle and sheep. There are also two ferrets and two pet donkeys. There is a range of activities to get involved in, including animal handling, tractor driving, hedgerow planting etc. The farm is managed by a school’s resident forester, Tom Perkins and some apprentices. The farm provides relevant activities for anyone who is interested in a veterinary or land management career or who just likes working with animals. It also provides a wonderful rural retreat right in the middle of London to those who love the countryside.The farm owner, Tom Perkins organises seasonal activities for school children which include clearing scrub, planting trees, erecting nestboxes and conducting surveys of different habitats. Sheep and cows are the mainstay of life on the farm. It reflects the modern view of working with nature, growing and breeding the finest quality cattle, sheep and many other animals without being a detriment to the environment.The farm has always been at the centre of the local community and a huge magnet for local children. The work atmosphere in the farm buzzes with enthusiasm. Tom loves the fact that he works with his family and that his children are growing up in such a happy, thriving atmosphere.