Chris Oakley

Farm Manager

Chris was born and raised in farming. He started his career in 2003, managing young stock on a dairy herd.

After studying agriculture at Shuttleworth College, Bedfordshire, Chris joined the family farm in North Hertfordshire, where he ran a contracting team, fencing, and hay making.

In 2011, Chris secured a tenancy on his own farm, where he built up a herd of suckler cows, bred sheep, and fattened pigs. Working with livestock for so long, Chris has gained a vast knowledge of animal health, welfare, and nutrition.

While on his own farm, Chris and his wife also ran a successful farm shop and butchery, raising animals from farm to fork. Chris learned a lot about meat production and did much of his butchery, specialising in lamb and pork.

Chris joined Maydencroft at the beginning of 2018 and brings significant expertise to the team.

When Chris isn’t farming (which isn’t often!), he enjoys many sports, including shooting, fishing and spending time with his two young boys.


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