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The article discusses the author's experience of contemplating his cows to an organic system in Devon, England. He stresses that his location presents difficulties in changing to organic system. His farm stopped using beef from dairy herd in 2000. The demand for turkey meat influenced his decision to opt to organic conversion.

The article reports that Savills is selling an organic farm in Devon, England. Aller Farm's 183 acres lie just half a mile from the sought-after village of Dolton, near Winkleigh. They were converted 20 years ago by well-known organic farmer and rural priest David Ursell, along with his wife Susie and their three children. Organic wheat, triticale and oats have all been successfully grown and now command a 100% premium over conventionally grown cereals. The family has also been running sheep and a beef suckler herd, selling meat to Waitrose.

The article reports that a Devon, England farm has been accredited for public and school visits under a national scheme to increase children's access to farmland. Ian and Lyndsay Shears of Highfield Farm Topsham, have been awarded a certificate under the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme, which seeks to provide safe, educational places for countryside teaching. It means that schools can use the 48-hectare mixed organic farm as a countryside classroom.

The article discusses the author's experience on organic farming conversion in Devon, England. He and his family decided to sell of their calves to decrease stocking rates. The author bought few January-calving cows after deciding not to shut down completely. The completion of the animal parlor is expected as of January 20, 2006.

Forecasts an increase in sales of organic produce of Riverford Organic Vegetables based in Devon, England in 2004.

Reveals that the expansion of red meat sales through farmers' markets will be severely limited according to a Devon Red Meat Strategy report in England. Number of farmers' markets in Devon that have shown an adequate supply of red meat; Percentage of the county's farming which Devon County Council plans to convert to organic; Financier of the report.