Hadleigh Farm today
Today, Hadleigh Farm continues the work started by William Booth
in helping unemployed or marginalised members of society to retrain
and find employment. The 900 acre site is a mixed commercial farm
with 600 acres of crops and 300 acres of organic grassland, with a
commitment to "environmental protection and providing training for
sustainable living."
The crops produced by Hadleigh Farm are diverse and provide,
among other things, the malt to make Malteasers and the wheat for
Hovis bread. Hadleigh Farm crops also provide the staples of
everyday life such as the winter wheat which can be used in bread,
biscuits, flour or breakfast cereal. Finally, in keeping with our
commitment to envronmental protection and sustainable living,
some of our crops are used to feed the animals here at Hadleigh
Farm.
The farm has also become a fascinating
place for the general public to visit, offering many activities and
attractions, including picturesque views across the Thames Estuary,
a tea room which is an integral part of local community life. There
is also a Rare Breed Centre, which is home to a number of rare and
endangered breeds- including Cookie the Exmoor Pony, Middle White
pigs and many breeds of goats, sheep and poultry.