‘Major mistake to compare cows to cars’
My last blog was criticised for calling Goldsmiths University ignorant and irresponsible for banning beef in their campus food outlets. To back up…
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What a cowincidence – it’s Diary week here at Big Barn
Not only are dairy produce one of our key food groups, but the foods produced by the dairy industry are so varied and so…
Read MoreHere come the apples and pears!
It’s that time of year where we start thinking about this year’s harvest. While it’s a great excuse to teach the little ones about…
Read MoreUniversity banning beef is mad and irresponsible
Last week the Guardian reported that a university has banned the sale of beef in campus food outlets to help…
Read MoreIt’s corn week at Big Barn – here’s why we should be celebrating this versatile food!
Sweet corn is now ready for us! Track down some brilliant British grown corn from your local farm shop using our local food…
Read MoreWhat to do in your veg patch in August
Here is a great resource to help you grow great fruit and veg at home from our friends at Garden Organic. Like BigBarn Garden…
Read MoreSmallholders Handbook Part 5
Here is our fifth instalment about joining the Good Life and living off the land with a sustainable smallholding. At BigBarn we would love to…
Read MoreMassive Change in Mindset for Food & Farming
I heard the great Sir Don Curry ask the panel at the launch of the RSA’s recent Food & Farming…
Read MoreTime for treats! It’s cake, bun and biscuit week at Big Barn.
Normally we’re here talking about all things which are fresh and natural and completely unprocessed, but a balanced diet with sweet treats in moderation…
Read MoreWill Food mechanisation mean less taste and more plastic
More and more industries are using machines to reduce labour cost and increase productivity. Food & farming has followed but often resulting in loss…
Read MoreWe’re berry excited! We’re celebrating all berries this week at Big Barn.
No the summer is in full swing, even if the weather isn’t playing ball, now is a brilliant time of year to enjoy one…
Read MoreMore cancer with obesity, and Boris
Two worrying bits of news today for the NHS and tax payers; 1. Obesity is on the increase and causes more cancers than smoking….
Read MoreNew National Food Strategy
Over the next year Mr Gove & the government have committed to producing a new National Food Strategy that will be the first since the…
Read MoreSmallholders Handbook Part 4
Here is our forth instalment about joining the Good Life and living off the land with a sustainable smallholding. At BigBarn we would love to…
Read MoreWhat to do in your veg patch in July
Here is a great resource to help you grow great fruit and veg at home from our friends at Garden Organic. Like BigBarn Garden…
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