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NORTHERN FARMING LIFESTYLES
by Ann van Engelen Red Devon cattle were the passion of Lee Fulton, which started in 1972 and saw her help establish the breeding group Progressive Red Devon.
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reeders from all over New Zealand joined the group and shared their wealth of knowledge and thanks to them the breed has gained positive momentum,” says Lee’s son, John Cameron. Lee died suddenly in 2015 and John, and his wife Michelle purchased her farm to carry on the ‘passion for red’. “We call the property Lees Valley Red Devon in mum’s memory, and we have a Facebook page and videos on YouTube to show others how the farm is going. We know she is still very much here watching over us and her cattle. “Mum loved the docility, ease of calving and foraging ability the cattle
have, and she farmed this steep hill country property with minimal help. We spread her ashes on the back hill and predominantly have the same herd.” The farm is exposed to the elements, with the back hill being higher than the Brynderwyns’ summit. “When the weather is rough in winter, the cows go into the bush block to forage and keep warm. Michelle runs the property, whilst I work full-time.” With the help of their two sons, Threy and Jaydon, the family have managed to complete tasks Lee hadn’t finalised. “As a city slicker, I actually feel that I am where I am meant to be for the first time in my life. We have established
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