The Clarkes have been farming in Leicestershire for generations. David and Jo split away from the family farming partnership five years ago, and now run their own 70 hectare dairy farm near Market Bosworth. Most of the feed is grown on the farm and calving takes place all year round to ensure a consistent supply of milk. They diversified into cheese making in 2005 and currently, half their milk is used to make 50 tonnes of cheese, including Sparkenhoe Red Leicester, Bosworth Field and Battlefield Blue, which is all LEAF Marque certified.
“Being a LEAF member and having the LEAF Marque on our cheese gives us peace of mind when it comes to regulatory inspections – I think it makes a real difference.”
We’re proud to be LEAF members and always tell everyone! It gives you a positive attitude, which rubs off on people. We certainly get some return from it. If people understand about LEAF and the fact that our cheese has been produced to the highest standards of environmental care, then people will want to buy it.
David and Jo benefit from being a LEAF member in many areas of their business, find out more by clicking on the relevant headers below.
You can also visit the Leicestershire Hand Made Cheese Company's website for more information.