Howbarrow Organic Farm

Organic farming (Environment)

Howbarrow Organic Farm is a 15-acre smallholding in Cumbria. Here, Paul Hughes and Julia Sayburn grow a range of organic vegetables and salad for supply to local restaurants.

http://www.howbarroworganic.co.uk/

Organic farming

Organic agriculture recognises the relationship between our environment, our health and the food we eat. As well as high animal welfare standards, organics avoids the use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers and helps to revitalize the earth. And, because organic farming releases less greenhouse gases than non-organic farming, it means a smaller carbon footprint for the environment. Lending in this sector varies from dairy and meat, to forestry and fruit.