Why does my little farm exist?
Dreaming of a self-sufficient life in the countryside, providing a better way of living for yourself and your family?
You're not alone. Many share this dream but are deterred by the demanding reality of establishing and maintaining a smallholding.
Acquiring land, building enclosures, and managing daily chores can be overwhelming. From milking the cow at sunrise to feeding the chickens and watering the vegetable garden, there are no days off. The commitment required to run a self-sufficient smallholding is substantial, and it’s not for everyone.
That's where My Little Farm comes in.
As a member of My Little Farm, you’ll enjoy all the rewards of owning a smallholding—without the burden. Harvest vegetables you’ve nurtured from seed, collect fresh eggs from hens you’ve named, and savor raw milk from cows you’ve come to love, all without the daily grind and responsibilities.
OUR FARMING PRINCIPALS
cultivating a better way of farming
Join us in this journey towards a better way of farming—one that honours the land, respects the animals, and provides food that nourishes both body and soul. Together, we can create a farm that is not only a source of high-quality, nutritious food but also a model of stewardship and care for the earth.
Who is my little farm for?
We're here for conscious families and individuals who share a vision for a better way of living.
If you're someone who seeks an alternative lifestyle but doesn’t want or can’t start your own smallholding, you’ve found your community.
This is for those who are awakening to the flaws in our current systems and recognise the need for a different path.
It’s for those who are ready to be part of the change and actively contribute to building it.
Most importantly, it’s for the optimists, the hopeful, and the positive—those who believe in the power of a brighter future.
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
real food grown with nature
We produce real, nutrient-dense food that follows the rhythms of the seasons. Our produce and animal products are rooted in regenerative farming practices that respect the land and deliver the highest quality nutrition.
the story behind my little farm
The Summer of 2020 was a big turning point in our lives. Like for many, the pandemic confirmed the feelings we had had for years. The direction the world is taking became clearer and more concerning. We went on endless lockdown walks where we would talk about what could be going on and what we could do for ourselves and our community. The conclusion was always (unsurprisingly) “let’s move out of the city, buy land and start a smallholding to become self-sufficient”. That’s how, in the Autumn of 2020, we acquired 15 acres of land in the South Downs. Without knowing a single thing about growing or self-sufficiency, we had embarked on what would become the most meaningful project of our lives.
We learnt how to grow our own food from seed, we learnt about composting, the ecosystem, soil biology, life cycles but most of all, this first year taught us to reconnect with nature and to slow down. Returning to the land each day was an invitation to be present and grounded. We spent whole days immersed in the utter tranquillity and peacefulness of the farm, living at the pace of nature.
With those positives also came challenges. We quickly realised that we were becoming tied to the land and its responsibilities. We had to show up, every single day, no matter the weather or other life commitments. Being entirely committed to this farm meant we would have to sacrifice the other things that bring us joy. As a couple who loves travelling, it felt hard imagining that we would have to say goodbye to our much loved spontaneous adventures.
That’s when we discovered that there were so many people out there like us. Families who wanted to live differently but didn’t want or couldn’t start their own smallholding for one reason or another. We met people torn between pursuing their meaningful career and starting a smallholding, people who didn’t want to move out of the city, people who had tried being part of a community land project that failed, people who just didn't want a life where they would have to be outside milking the Jersey cow at 6am, and people who couldn’t afford to buy land and all the infrastructure needed to start a smallholding. All these people wanted the same thing, food sovereignty, access to high quality nutrient-dense foods, a connection to the land and a brighter future for the generations to come.
What if we created a smallholding for these people? So that they could get all the benefits of owning a small-holding without actually having to start and run one?
My Little Farm was born. We enable people to own a small-holding with none of the hard work.
Smallholding life made simple.
