East of England
The best farms in Essex
4 independent farms in Essex, each verified against a primary source. We don’t list supermarket counters or chains — only the real thing.
Essex has 4 verified independent farms listed: Coxtie Green Farm (Pasture for Life), Deersbrook Farm (Pasture for Life), Kelly Turkeys (Farm Retail Association) and Wild and Rooted Farming (Pasture for Life).
Coxtie Green Farm
Pasture for Life certified family smallholding near Brentwood, Essex, with an on-farm butchery open five days a week. Raises 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, pork to organic standards, and free-range Bronze turkeys.
Brentwood, Essex
Deersbrook Farm
Essex farm certified by Pasture for Life producing 100% grass-fed beef and pork, with an on-farm craft butchery offering direct orders and local collection.
Braintree, Essex
Kelly Turkeys
Essex farm raising traditional Bronze turkeys free-range on open grassland near Danbury. Paul Kelly pioneered the slow-grown, free-range Bronze turkey in Britain. Farm Retail Association member.
Danbury, Essex
Wild and Rooted Farming
Pasture for Life certified farm at Humphreys Farm, Great Waltham, Essex, raising Aberdeen Angus beef on 200 acres of mob-grazed herbal ley. Farm shop Saturdays; local deliveries Fridays; courier Thursdays.
Great Waltham, Essex
Farms in Essex: questions
How many independent farms are there in Essex?
- We currently list 4 verified farms in Essex. Each one is independent and meets at least one recognised quality standard, checked against a primary source.
What should I look for in a farm in Essex?
- Look for a clear, verifiable link to the land — own-farm produce, named local farms, or recognised certification such as Pasture for Life or organic.
Which are the best independent farms in Essex?
- HonestMeat currently lists 4 verified independent farms in Essex: Coxtie Green Farm (Pasture for Life), Deersbrook Farm (Pasture for Life), Kelly Turkeys (Farm Retail Association) and Wild and Rooted Farming (Pasture for Life). Every business has been independently checked against a recognised quality standard such as Pasture for Life, the Soil Association, or the Irish Organic Association. No supermarket counters or chains are included.