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Nestled in the hamlet of Adsdean, West Sussex, just outside Chichester, the Hoare family has been farming the land at Adsdean Farm for over 60 years. Our farm is a working family farm, where we pride ourselves on using a combination of traditional farming methods alongside modern practices to provide the very best animal welfare and create the finest meat. We're proud to say that our animals are farm-assured, free-range, predominantly grass-fed, and happy!
Our Herds and Crops
Our pig herd is free-range and can be found roaming our beautiful Sussex farm fields. We breed from Wessex Saddleback cross Landrace sows and large white boar. We use Wessex Saddlebacks for their excellent mothering ability, Landrace for the leanness of meat, and large white boars for added growth. There is no tail docking, teeth clipping, or nose ringing for our pigs. We are farm-assured and proud to support rare breeds such as the Wessex Saddleback.
Our free-range beef herd is bred from Aberdeen Angus cows and either a Sussex or Limousin bull. Our young calves enjoy the comfort of being reared in straw yards before moving out to grass paddocks for the summer and then returning to the farm to fatten off in early autumn. When in season, we also rear lamb from neighbouring Racton Park Farm and Manor Farm, East Marden.
Our arable crops at Adsdean Farm include wheat, barley, rye, and oilseed rape. Once harvested, our crops go to the co-operative grain store in nearby Hambrook, West Sussex. We use a crop consultant to combat commercial selling of pesticides and to keep spray use to a minimum. Our crops are rotated to reduce weeds and diseases. By using natural organic matter, such as our farmyard manure, to spread on the ground, we also help to maintain the natural balance of the soil and avoid the use of fertilisers.
Our Farm Shop
At Adsdean Farm Shop, we're passionate about meat! We strive to produce only the finest quality meats, and alongside our own reared beef and pork, we source other meats, game, and produce from local and British farms (wherever possible), to ensure everything we offer originates from farms with a similar ethos to us on high animal welfare standards. Our Butchery Shop has been open since 1970, and our small team of butchers, Sergey, Ben, and young Lawrence, are all fully trained and have many years of experience with us.
They are always on hand to help with advice, queries, or special customer requests that you may have. Whether it be an unusual cut of meat, cooking tips, or party and event orders, our team is ready to help. We're passionate about our meats, and our Farm Shop offers a wide range of products to choose from. Our beef is hung for 3-4 weeks to ensure tenderness, and we also produce salt beef, pastrami, cooked ox-tongue, and air-dried beef. Our free-range pork is not only sold as joints, chops, pig cheeks, bacon, gammon steaks, and half pigs head for brawn but also as sausages, smoked sausages, air-dried chorizo, salami, and cooked hams.
We also have smoked chickens, air-dried smoked lamb (a Scandinavian speciality), and offer seasonal meats. In BBQ season, we have steaks, sausages, kebabs, beefburgers, all hand-made on the premises. In winter, we have venison, mostly from our or neighbouring farms, local pheasant, partridge, rabbits, and pigeon. You name it, we do it!
Christmas is Coming!
Christmas is our busiest time of the year, and for the festive season, we sell free-range Bronze and Barn-Reared Turkeys (all dry plucked, game-hung, and individually boxed), plus local Walderton geese, ducks, and free-range chicken. Read more about Christmas Orders.
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Walking and Farm Tours
Customers of Adsdean Farm Shop are welcome to park at the farm during shop opening hours. You can walk up the farm to view our fields, pigs, and cattle, or go further afield to local pubs or even Kingley Vale and the South Downs (dogs on a lead, please). We are happy to take small groups for farm walks, which can include looking at crops, cattle, and pigs, or just local views. We also cater for butchery demonstrations and cooking classes if you're interested.
Overview of the Farm Shop
The farm shop is a hidden gem, offering a range of high-quality meats and products. Customers have praised the shop for its friendly staff, excellent service, and beautiful surroundings.
Products and Quality
The shop sells a variety of fresh and frozen meats, including game, beef, venison, and pork. Many customers have raved about the quality of the products, with some stating that it's the best they've ever tasted. The shop also offers a range of frozen fish, cheese, and pate.
Standout Products
Some products have received particular praise, including the chicken nuggets, lamb, and home-produced pork. The venison loin has been described as "absolutely stunning, " and the Kingsley Dale Sausages have been enjoyed by customers.
Areas for Improvement
One customer was disappointed with the venison burgers, which contained a lot of gristle. Another customer found the beef burgers to be bland. However, these comments are minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
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