In The News
- The Bath Magazine: The farm's finest harvest
- First News: Farm life turning vulnerable children's lives around
- Children In Need - Where does the money go? Jamie's Farm's Ruth Carney on BBC Radio Wiltshire
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Farming
Through the ‘Farming’ strand of our work we help children to build self-esteem. Visiting children are vital to the running of our farm and gain satisfaction from seeing the results of their individual and group work.
Activities:
Rearing livestock
‘Being at Jamie’s Farm was the best week of my entire life. Being at Jamie’s Farm built my confidence by working with animals, especially letting PIGS bite my WELLIES.’ Constance, 13
Jamie’s Farm rears cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens. Horses, dogs and cats are also a part of farm life. Such interaction encourages nurture, confidence, a sense of responsibility and achievement. Children also contribute to farm life through activities such as hedging, carpentry, fencing and keeping the farmyard clean.
Animal welfare
‘I would like to say how good the animals are looked after and how good the staff was to us.’ Jen, 14
We promote high standards of animal welfare. Children learn about food provenance and help ensure all animals are cared for.
Gardening
‘The farm was a new start. I had cravings for apples when I got back.’Billie, 13
Children help to grow seasonal fruit and vegetables in our veggie garden, which is a valuable contribution to meal preparation.
Farming community
‘I’ve learnt that it is easy for me to make new friends, whether it’s with adults, neighbours or other pupils’ Sirdar, 12
Children may visit neighbouring dairy and sheep farms, or the livestock market. This helps children to understand the social context of farming and develop trusting relationships with a range of adults.
