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Farm diversification: Fen Farm Dairy, Suffolk

In this podcast we are joined by CLA member Jonny Crickmore, a third generation dairy farmer and owner of Fen Farm Dairy in Suffolk who shares with us his diversification story. Identifying a gap in the market, in 2013 Jonny and his wife Dulcie launched their specialist cheese: Baron Bigod.

First published on 5 Feb 2021, and most recently revised on 20 May 2021.

Today they supply the hospitality sector with artisan produce as well as selling direct to the public online. Discover how Jonny and his team were able to adapt to the impacts of coronavirus and why Jonny believes more farmers should consider diversifying their businesses, now more than ever.