After some years working in African agriculture, we moved to Graig Farm in 1988. Our initial aim was to produce chicken that tasted like chicken, just as it did before intensive production of poultry took over. In the end we established what became a pioneering and multi-award winning organic food company at the farm. The company was sold in 2009, and continues to operate under the Graig Farm Organics name, although we have no connection with it now.
We also started an organic livestock farmers' marketing co-operative at Graig Farm, to create a structure to give farmers a stronger voice when dealing with the UK's major supermarkets. The co-opweative, which developed into having over 400 farming members across the UK, was merged with a larger group in 2012. At its peak we employed 20 people on the farm.
In 2014, Bob's book 'Much Ado About Mutton' published to great acclaim. It tells the fascinating story of mutton in the UK and beyond, A discount for a signed copy is available to Drovers Retreat guests.
We live across the farm yard from Drovers Retreat, far enough to not be noticed by guests, but near enough if needed.