A co-founder of the successful Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy will share her insights at this year’s Conference Cumbria.
Taking place in Kendal on October 3, Jenny Lee is the latest speaker to be added to the line-up of the event.
Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy was formed at Park House Farm near the village of Torpenhow in 2019, with the aim to turn the rich organic milk from the Jersey/Friesian herd into creamy deep-flavoured cheese.
Taking over her family farm with her husband Mark, Jenny runs this award winning and pioneering farm diversification business with farming still very much at its heart but with a focus very much on regenerative farming.
A family business of cheese lovers who just wanted to share their passion with others, they converted an old hay barn opposite the farmhouse into a dairy and learned the craft of making cheese and butter.
In 2018, Jenny and Mark began the organic conversion process having stopped all chemical fertiliser, pesticide and herbicide use the year before and converted to full organic status in June 2020.
At Conference Cumbria, Jenny will tell the inspirational story behind Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy, delving into the hard work, lessons learned and local support they have received along the way.
Conference Cumbria’s theme this year is Together Towards Tomorrow, highlighting the collaborative nature of the Cumbrian business community and Jenny will discuss her work with other local producers including setting up Three Hills Gelato.
Exhibition space can also be purchased with tickets.
It is sponsored by Cumberland Council, Westmorland & Furness Council, Leo Group, David Allen and Dodd & Co.
