Chris Jenn, Livestock Manager at Birch Farm. Chris rears rare native breeds such as Whiteface and Greyface Dartmoor sheep, Devon Black pigs and North Devon Ruby Red cattle to supply the kitchens of The Collective.
Based in the village of Woolsery in North Devon, The Collective comprises an award winning pub - The Farmers Arms, a fish and chip shop, a traditional shop & post office and 150 acre Birch Farm which supplies produce to the other businesses. The Collective is the creation of tech entrepreneurs Michael and Xochi Birch who have family connections with the area. The Collective has revived the village in recent years, regenerating the once derelict pub and keeping the shop open as well as training and employing local people.