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Get your free copyFife Buffalo farmer and star of the BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’, Steve Mitchell, has reached his goal of raising £800,000 through crowdfunding to enable production of Scotland’s first buffalo mozzarella. The funds will go towards the building of the manufacturing facility, milking parlour and slurry store.
Sustainability is also a key part of this project, with sustainable energy solutions set to be installed in the new mozzarella facility.
Steve said, “Producing buffalo mozzarella has been on my list of priorities and dreams for years and I am over the moon that it will now become a reality.
“I am also overwhelmed by the amount of support that we have received. Without those businesses and individuals who have contributed within the Founders Club and crowdfund, we would not be able to take the next step in our journey. The door is still open and the Crowdfunder rewards in particular would make ideal Christmas presents so we’d love to have you on board.
“Whilst there are many strings to the buffalo bow, never a day goes by when I don’t think about how I can make sure that my business can make the most positive possible contribution to community and sustainability. I believe that this has helped to encourage people to support my business.