Manor Farm is a classic 300 acre chalk downland farm, traditionally run with sheep extensively grazing the steep valleys and arable crops grown on the flat tops of the downs.  The downs are rich with a diverse array of native flower & herb species including orchids and other less common species such as devil’s bit scabious and are largely classified as Sites of Special Scientific interest (SSSI’s). This diversity in turn supports a vibrant and varied population of pollinators, including the rare Adonis Blue butterfly, and mammals including species that are in decline, such as hare, hedgehogs and harvest mice.  Over the last 10 years Richard and Katie have been gradually taking the arable land out of crop production, creating 40 acres of species rich meadow and planting herbal leys to regenerate the depleted soil.  The farm is registered Organic and the sheep enterprise is PFLA certified.