Visits to two dairy farms (IA Section)

Agriculture is the largest industry in Devon, and it has changed rapidly over the past few years.  We felt it important to explore the history and changes through a series of field visits and talks.

Agriculture Industry: Event One

Visits to two different dairy farms to contrast fully automated feeding and milking with an organic more traditional farm and judge the condition and health of the animals. 

• Meet 10.30 at Mountstephen Farm,  Waterloo Cross.
• Lunch 12.30/1.00 at Keepers Cottage, Dulford.
• Meet at 2.00/2.30 at Upton Farm, Clyst St Lawrence/Clyst Hydon.

Gum boots or stout shoes are recommended.

DA members £5, non-members £7.  Lunch extra of course. Book please in advance with the Organiser, who will provide full details.

See also: Event Two: “Cattle Then and Now” (9/10/23), and Event Three: Visit to North Wyke Research station (19/3/24).