The Husbandry School
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What is The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School is a unique land-based education centre, smallholding and food producer located in a beautiful hilltop setting near Ashburton and Bickington in South Devon. Founded by Carole and Jonty Williams, the school combines sustainable farming, traditional husbandry, food production and practical education, helping people reconnect with the land, learn new skills and understand where food comes from.
Rooted in the principles of ecological land management and sustainable living, The Husbandry School offers courses, therapeutic education programmes and high-quality local produce, all centred around working with nature rather than against it.
What does The Husbandry School offer?
The Husbandry School combines education, food production, conservation and traditional rural skills in one inspiring setting. Visitors, students and customers can learn practical husbandry, gardening and craft skills while also accessing locally grown food and naturally reared meat.
The school offers:
- Sustainable gardening and food-growing courses
- Traditional husbandry and land management training
- Craft workshops and creative courses
- Therapeutic education programmes
- Local vegetable bag schemes
- Heritage fruit and vegetable production
- Naturally reared meat
- Conservation and environmental education
- Family learning experiences
- Rural skills training including hedge laying and stone walling
Our Specialities
- Sustainable food growing
- Heritage vegetables
- Rare and traditional produce
- Award-winning salad bags
- Vegetable box schemes
- Naturally reared goat meat
- Pedigree Tamworth pork
- Lamb and sheep production
- Traditional husbandry skills
- Ecological land management
- Devon hedge laying
- Stone walling
- Willow weaving
- Leatherwork and felting
- Therapeutic outdoor education
Why Choose The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School stands apart through its holistic approach to food, education and environmental stewardship. Every aspect of the business is centred on good husbandry, sustainable land management and helping people develop practical life skills through direct engagement with nature.
The school is passionate about:
- Growing food naturally
- Preserving heritage varieties
- Supporting biodiversity
- Teaching traditional skills
- Producing local food for local people
- Re-engaging young people through hands-on education
- Promoting sustainable agriculture
Its produce has earned significant recognition, including Platinum Award-winning salad bags, while chefs, butchers and food lovers regularly praise the quality of its naturally reared meat and unusual heritage crops.
Animals are raised according to Wholesome Food Association principles, and the school actively explores regenerative and ecologically responsible methods of farming and land management.
Where can you find The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School is located near Bickington and Ashburton in South Devon, in a stunning rural setting surrounded by gardens, grazing land and educational facilities.
What You'll Find
- Working farm and smallholding
- Educational facilities
- Productive gardens
- Livestock including goats, pigs and sheep
- Heritage vegetable growing areas
- Course and workshop spaces
- Local food production
Produce Available
- Weekly vegetable bags
- Award-winning salad bags
- Heritage vegetables
- Goat meat
- Pork and bacon
- Lamb
- Seasonal produce for home cooks and professional chefs
Contact Details
Visitors can explore courses, produce, educational programmes and gift vouchers through the website
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School is a working farm, market garden and education centre near Ashburton in South Devon. The school combines sustainable food production, traditional land management and hands-on learning, helping people reconnect with food, farming and the natural world.
Where is The Husbandry School located?
The Husbandry School is situated in a beautiful hilltop location near Bickington, just outside Ashburton in South Devon, surrounded by gardens, farmland and countryside.
What produce does The Husbandry School grow?
The Husbandry School grows a wide range of seasonal vegetables, heritage varieties and salad crops, including its award-winning salad bags with edible flowers. The farm also produces meat from its naturally reared goats, sheep and pedigree Tamworth pigs.
Does The Husbandry School offer vegetable boxes?
Yes. The Husbandry School supplies locally grown vegetable bags packed with fresh, seasonal produce. Deliveries are available in Ashburton, Bickington, Buckfastleigh, Denbury, Newton Abbot and surrounding areas. [husbandry.co.uk], [fooddrinkdevon.co.uk]
What courses are available at The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School offers a variety of practical courses and workshops covering traditional and sustainable skills, including:
- Growing your own food
- Husbandry skills
- Willow weaving
- Basket making
- Felting
- Leatherwork
- Woodworking
- Devon hedge laying
- Dry stone walling
- Nature and conservation skills
Can beginners attend courses at The Husbandry School?
Absolutely. Many of the courses are designed for beginners and provide a practical introduction to traditional rural skills, sustainable food production and creative crafts.
Does The Husbandry School offer family activities?
Yes. The Husbandry School hosts Family Experience Days where children and adults can enjoy nature-based activities, seed planting, traditional crafts and hands-on farm experiences together.
What makes The Husbandry School different?
The Husbandry School combines food production, animal husbandry, education and sustainability in one working environment. Visitors can learn practical skills directly from experienced growers and land managers while seeing sustainable farming and food production in action
Does The Husbandry School use sustainable farming methods?
Yes. The Husbandry School promotes natural, ethical and sustainable approaches to growing food, raising livestock and managing land. Its teaching focuses on working with nature and building resilience through traditional husbandry skills.
What animals are raised at The Husbandry School?
The farm keeps Boer and Cashmere goats, pedigree Tamworth pigs, sheep and lambs. Animals are reared according to Wholesome Food Association principles with a focus on welfare and quality.
Can local chefs and businesses buy produce from The Husbandry School?
Yes. The Husbandry School supplies high-quality seasonal produce and naturally reared meat to local chefs, restaurants, shops and food businesses throughout Devon.
Does The Husbandry School offer gift vouchers?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available and can be used towards courses, workshops and family experience days, making them an ideal gift for gardeners, growers, food lovers and craft enthusiasts
What is the Reengage, Reinspire Programme?
The Reengage, Reinspire Programme provides therapeutic educational placements that help individuals reconnect with learning through practical activities involving animals, growing food, conservation and traditional crafts.
How can I buy produce from The Husbandry School?
Customers can enquire about vegetable bags, seasonal produce and local deliveries directly through The Husbandry School website or contact the team for availability and delivery areas.
How can I contact The Husbandry School?
Visit www.husbandry.co.uk to learn more about courses, local produce, family activities and educational programmes, or to enquire about veg bag deliveries and upcoming events.
Why should I choose The Husbandry School?
The Husbandry School offers a unique opportunity to learn traditional rural skills, support local food production and experience sustainable farming in a beautiful South Devon setting. Whether you're looking for fresh local produce, practical courses or a deeper connection to the land, The Husbandry School provides an inspiring and hands-on experience.