Simon Fairlie: Monkton Wyld Court
Join Simon Fairlie, a dedicated farmer at Monkton Wyld Court, facing eviction after 14 years. Explore one of Britain's oldest micro-dairies, nurturing Jersey cows since 1941. Simon shares insights into cheese, butter, and yoghurt production, highlighting the farm's structured yet communal nature.
This vibrant community operates as both a business and a home, where everyone contributes their unique role. Simon, as the farmer, manages cows, milk, pigs, and crops. The farm thrives on collective decision-making, devoid of a hierarchical structure.
Recent challenges have cast a shadow on Monkton Wyld Court. Trustees, newly appointed last year, have ordered Simon and seven others to leave, disrupting the foundation of this 14-year-old community. The Land magazine, a publication emanating from the farm, faces uncertainty with its next issue on hold.
Simon's plight unveils broader issues in the agricultural landscape. He highlights the escalating cost of land, making it almost impossible for aspiring farmers to secure a foothold. Simon passionately advocates for a return to mixed farming, addressing the surplus of fertility in some regions and the deficiency in others.
Despite facing an uncertain future, Simon remains committed to the mission behind The Land magazine. The belief that access to land is fundamental to happiness, security, democracy, and freedom propels his unwavering dedication.
Watch the 11-minute video to grasp the intricacies of this complex situation and stand with Simon in the fight for the future of Monkton Wyld Court
www.monktonwyldcourtcase.co.uk/
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Simon Fairlie lost his food license because his dairy output was not fit for human consumption!
Interesting. Like all things, never straightforward. From what is presented here and the response in the comments, I would not venture to try and act as judge and jury. However I would pray that all sides be open and talk to see if there is anyway out of this current situation without conflict. It does seem that clarity is missing, and that leaves being lost in the fog, with the end result being that no one knows whether you are in safe green pastures or on the edge of a cliff with the next step. Be careful in your next step forward.
Appreciate what your doing, and your inspiration let me know if i can help
Simon is a tenant farmer who is supposed to pay rent and runs a very successful scythe business along with his dairy products and magazine, he cannot be a community member as this is a conflict of interest and very different from the community members that work for food, board and a small stipend. Simon has spent the last 13 years using the charity to subsidise and sustain his own business and land interests whilst dictating how the place is run and now Monkton Wyld finally has a chance to realise the potential that Simon had managed to drain from it for all these years. It's a bit telling that he will not talk about why he and his supporters have been asked to leave whilst the community and trust work hard to keep the place going despite his and his supporters efforts to make it go bankrupt. I hope he finds a positive way of moving on from Mokton Wyld that benefits everyone involved.
@SuperEarther
5 ай бұрын
what will you do to oppose the wef tyranny of "you will own nothing and be happy"?
@emikowhitman3191
5 ай бұрын
I’m from San Diego, and am alarmed at how dependent we are on imported food. This is not a very substainable culture. It is unfortunately based on money. Houses with any land ( talking about small yards here) are being bought up by bigger companies and apartments are being built. A lot of homes are owned by big companies- and they rent out those homes. Real estate companies further worsened the situation by also buying up homes instead of selling them. This process allows rich folk to squeeze out regular people and push them toward high rise buildings. Property tax is insanely high- pushing out older folks that do have a home, and can’t work anymore. Here in San Diego, you are now allowed to build a skyscraper on your property, it’s allowed anywhere. It has gotten a lot hotter here- because of this concrete urban jungle keeps encroaching. Water floods and run off, instead of sinking into the ground. Because we are too stupid to allow corridors of trees to exist. The laws make it extremely difficult to farm - they ban all kinds of animals to prevent selfsubstainability in the area I’m in, a suburb. Animal control will come and take your animals away. I am lucky for now, I’m allowed to have a cow ( but not a goat or even bees) even if you own 1000 acres, you can’t have a goat. The spay and neuter program worked so well you don’t see neighborhood cats anymore. In the news huge mice and rat problems abound. So more poison is being sold. It’s best to pack up and move while land is still available elsewhere
@emikowhitman3191
5 ай бұрын
And hold onto any land dearly for your family- even if it doesn’t happen during our time on earth, it will get worse for our children and descendants
@mrc3014
5 ай бұрын
@@emikowhitman3191 I agree with what you have said but none of it applys to the situation at Monkton Wyld.
@BillLloydBanjo
5 ай бұрын
Information about why Simon Fairlie and his supporters have been asked to leave, and in particular the clear evidence that witness statements against them were misrepresented in the disciplinary proceedings, can be found online. (search Web monktonwyldcourtcase.) In brief the case against them was based on lies. The new trustees clearly have an agenda which justifies the fabrication of evidence, but that agenda has not yet been disclosed. For a summary of the whole case, search for 'how The Land came to face eviction.'