Sheep questions answered, local meat for sale, meadow protected. It was given to the Town Council by Leonard Elmhirst of Dartington on the understanding that it would never be built on. For years it had been used for grazing and now has a community lamb growing project sited here. The project is a mutual set up between farmers and those who buy produce from them. The scheme aims to reconnect peopl
e with their food and the land, skills sharing and the opportunity to be part of producing and then eating locally grown, flavoursome, grass-reared lamb. Whilst providing the farmer with a local market and therefore income. The project helps to maintain the characteristic rural features of Totnes Castle Meadow and with public access allows the towns people to be close to livestock farming. Why it matters? Eat sustainably: Sheep grazing on the grass fields is an efficient way to produce nutritious food from the local hillside. Food miles are kept to a minimum because the sheep are born on local farms and slaughtered at a small abattoir locally. Convenience: Joining Little Bo People is the easiest way to obtain this local meat. You won't find lamb grown in Totnes town in any shops. The meat will be packed in convenient portions and can be frozen for up to 12 months. Contribute to the beauty of Totnes’ landscape. Animal welfare: The sheep are reared to a high standard and you can have a direct impact on their welfare through caring for them. Learn new skills: Over the seasons, you will be able to learn about animal husbandry, caring for the sheep and lambs. You can visit the 2 farms linked with the scheme on Dartmoor and near Slapton. You can also learn about butchery, new cuts of meat and new ways of cooking them. Make new like minded human and animal friends.
