The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2015 - Issue 42 | Page 46

Farm Bracken High Name Hill Farm ‘a traditional dairy farm, milking twice a day with a traditional parlour and keeping a keen eye on managing costs’ all successful farms, it’s the passion for the animals and the love of the way of life that keeps farmers farming and bringing the young farmers on. Georgina is also very active amongst her local Young Farmers group being chair of Craven District. They are very much a traditional dairy farm, milking twice a day with a traditional parlour and keeping a keen eye on managing costs. They calve all year round and the lambs provide another strong revenue stream. The Forts are against building the herd further in the main owing to the huge pressure on profits thanks to the crazy fluctuation in milk prices, so for now this small but committed family team dedicated to working away in the traditional way. To quote Edward: “We just keep on keeping on”. I think he can be justifiably proud of their achievements and success to date. ‘There’s no deterring this quietly determined family’ Edward said his biggest achievement is doubling the herd since he took over and I can tell he is very proud to have Georgina and Rebecca in the business. Here’s hoping milk prices go up and stay up and they can continue to grow the Silmoor prize herd. There’s no deterring this quietly determined family. 46 Oct/Nov 2015 www.farmers-mart.co.uk