Discovering & Exploring Mendip Agriculture: Traditional Vs Modern

In March 2020 the Young Rangers had a day of two halves. Firstly they visited the family run Fernhill Farm and discovered traditional techniques of wool weaving. We explored the farm, discovering how it is sympathetic with the environment by using sustainable methods, such as a reed bed water filter system. Afterwards, we went to Yeo Valley farm, to learn about their more modern and intensive methods of organic dairy farming. We explored the farm and discovered how they produce their products and milk their cows for large scale production. At the end of the day, we compared and contrasted these two different methods of farming, discussing the pros and cons of each.