OUR STORY..
..Well the concise version of it anyway..
Growing up our lives couldn't be more different. Luke grew up in bustling Brighton with an obsession for his toy farm set, and Krisz had the rural ideal of Southern Hungary, but eager for a different journey. We are more smallholders by choice than born into agricultrural lineage. A case of extreme hobbying!
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The farm has been developing in its current guise since 2003, ticking along providing high quality livestock and enough free range food for ourselves. Lockdown threw some significant challenges and provided the catalyst for change. The hobby needed to evolve into a business.
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Fast forward a few years and we are on our way. A welfare friendly smallholding focusing on quality stock for sale, the production of free range meat and an educational resource supporting the learning and wellbeing of community members.
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We are not there yet, however with Luke's skills in teaching and animal management and Krisz's from hospitality and logistics we make a dynamic duo, ploughing towards our vision. The farm is forever changing, bettering the welfare of our resident animals and our business ideals. It's never static and there are always new developments, with longterm plans afoot. Check our each of our pages to learn more.
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Luke & Krisz
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About Hollybush Farm
Our home, Hollybush Farm, is the oldest property in the village being built approximately 600 years ago. It features in our village history books and even has a farm inventory from 1582 listed including horses, pigs, sheep and poultry! Historically both cattle and goats roamed the commons from the farm under commoners rights, something we are keen to explore again in the future. The property has seen many transitions over the years to a nursery, a landscape merchants and more recently back to a farm again. Follow us on social media for more regular updates.
