Wicton Farm, Bromyard, is an exemplar in high welfare, sustainable dairy farming and they need your help!
Three months ago they received this devastating news... "after more than 25 years with the same milk buyer, our organic bulk milk contract was being terminated".
The reason? They are now considered too small. Modern dairy factories favour large industrial herds producing huge volumes of milk as cheaply as possible. But that has never been their way. Find out more about how they farm on their crowdfunder page and their website or why not visit the farm on Open Farm Sunday 7th June.
So they have launched a Crowdfunding page to raise £47,000 to kick start three projects which will help secure the future of Wicton Farm and protect a way of farming that puts nature, animal welfare, and high-quality food first.
Here's some more information about the projects in their own words...
1. On-Farm Dairy Processing
We will say goodbye to the milk tanker lorry and create a dedicated milk processing space so we can continue bottling and selling our raw and pasteurised milk directly to you.
This new space will also allow us to:
Make and mature artisan cheeses
Produce yoghurt and cultured dairy products
Develop new products based on the needs of our community
By processing all our milk ourselves, we can remain independent, sustainable, and deeply connected to the people we feed.
2. A Community Collection Hub
We want to create a dedicated on-farm collection hub for our customers and supporters — a place where people can access high-quality natural food directly from Wicton Farm and the Wild Cow Dairy.
This will be more than just a collection point. It will be a place where you and your family can reconnect with where your food comes from, fill your basket with local produce, have a cup of tea, and become part of a farming system built on trust, integrity, community, and care for nature.
We also hope to expand into organic cheese, meat, eggs, and seasonal vegetable boxes in the future.
3. A Better Space for the Cows
Finally, we want to improve life for our cows and calves by replacing our existing metal cubicle beds with a spacious deep-bedded straw resting area for the winter months.
This natural system will:
Improve cow and calf welfare
Support healthier soil biology through composted straw manure
Create a calmer and more natural environment for the herd
This is better for the animals, the land, and the future of natural farming.
If you would like to support this amazing dairy farm to be viable into the future, please visit this Crowdfunder Page
We'll also be running a Feast on the Farm at Wicton in Spring 2027 so stay tuned for more information! Sign up to our newsletter to keep in touch.