April marked a proud milestone for Potsford Farm as it celebrated its 16th anniversary – a journey rooted in care, community, and the countryside. It’s a working farm set across approximately 200 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside on the outskirts of Wickham Market.

The founders, Nathan and Kevin, previously worked in the NHS as Registered Mental Health Nurses. “And then, all of a sudden, Kevin had this hair-brain idea that we would start a Care Farm,” says Nathan. “This was despite the fact that we had no farming or business experience,” he adds. The idea came out of the blue. However, by a strange quirk of fate, the farm where the two nurses kept their horses became available for rent around the same time. “When we wrote a letter to the owners, Marion and Stephen, laying out our ideas for a care farm, we were met with open arms, and they came on board with the project as a partnership. The care farm was meant to be,” concludes Nathan. “It all just fell into place.”

Potsford Farm raises cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats, and keeps chickens for eggs. It has become a unique place where farming and wellbeing merge. What started as an ambitious idea – to create a working farm supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities – has grown into a lively, supportive environment for both people and animals.

Every day on the farm is shaped by meaningful activities. From caring for livestock (sold as meat) to working in the gardens, kitchen, and wood workshop, the co-farmers are actively involved in all aspects of farm life.

Alongside Potsford Farm’s care farming work, they are also proud to run a reputable livery yard, providing excellent facilities and support for horse owners.

Over the past 16 years, Potsford Farm has become more than just a workplace – it is a community. A place where individuals are valued, potential is nurtured, and achievements – big and small – are celebrated every day.

Some of the items carefully crafted and produced at Potsford are sold at Wickham Market’s seasonal markets, and at the Spring Market in March, the farm had a stall and The Goat Guys Food Truck selling hot, farm-grown food.

For more information about Potsford Farm or to book The Goat Guys Food Truck for an event- please visit www.potsfordfarm.co.uk or visit their social media pages @potsfordfarm or @thegoatguysfoodtruck