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Overbury Blog
Tribute to Andrew John, former Farm Manager and Overbury resident
- 24 Mar 2023
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
Andrew, or AJ as he was commonly known, grew up in Court Farm House, Beckford, and returned to Overbury as Farm Manager in 1981. He died in January this year. Penelope recalls fond memories of a village stalwart.
Christmas Countdown......5
- 20 Dec 2021
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
We are going to count down to Christmas with a series blogs.
First up; -
‘Sitting comfortably? Our Head Keeper explains how conservation is a three-legged stool’
- 25 May 2021
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
Conservation can take many forms, some far more palatable than others. The Gamekeepers of old would use the analogy of the ‘3-legged stool’ of conservation: habitat, food, and predator control. Just like a 3-legged stool, without one of these legs in place, the whole thing collapses. Here is a photo showing the...
The 2020 Round-up
- 23 Dec 2020
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
Well, what a year 2020 has been! It seems the main thing to take from this very challenging year at Overbury is that being part of a community really helps us through the tough times. We could write a tale of woe here about the difficulties every Enterprise has had, but as the New Year is about to dawn, we should look at the positives and...
An introduction to Sam Morris, our Farms student
- 4 Dec 2020
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
Meet Sam, our sandwich student from Hartpury College.
Don't Farm Naked!
- 12 Aug 2020
- Overbury Estate, Overbury Farms
Overbury follows the principles of Regenerative Agriculture to improve soil condition and biodiversity.
Welcome Mark to our farm team!
- 30 May 2020
- Overbury Farms
We are delighted to welcome Mark to our farm team. Mark has close links with Overbury and is enjoying getting stuck in, like all of us he has his fingers crossed for some rain!
Spring Time on the farm at Overbury
- 22 May 2020
- Overbury Farms
Our Farm Manager Jake Freestone gives us an update on what is happening on the farm. Barley, wheat, sheep and the weather.