Supplying Supermarkets in the Future Farmer's Spotlight
Exploring supply chain opportunities from the perspective of the supermarket and personal insights from two Yorkshire producers will be in the spotlight for the Future Farmers of Yorkshire at the group's next meeting. The three speakers, who include Sainsbury's Head of Agriculture, will cover supply chain opportunities at the event on Thursday 23 January. The evening is free and takes place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
Sainsburys intends to double the amount of British food on its shelves by 2020 and Sue Lockhart, Head of Agriculture says she is passionate about this commitment and wants to tell producers and consumers about the growth of their work with British farmers.
"Sourcing food closer to home and developing even stronger links with farmers is a key part of continuing to lead on fresh food," said Ms Lockhart.
Yorkshire producers, James Potter of Yorkshire Farmhouse Eggs and Angus Wielkopolski, goats milk supplier and founder of Yorkshire Dairy Goats, will explain how they have successfully navigated their relationship with the retailer in order to grow their businesses.
Future Farmers of Yorkshire was launched in November 2010 and brings together in a social environment younger farmers, vets and industry supporters to share knowledge, experiences and develop networks. Based at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, events are organised throughout the year with key industry speakers.
The event begins at 7.15pm with a light supper. For more information, contact Elizabeth Hudson, Project Manager at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society on 07702 598108 or elizabethh@yas.co.uk
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20 December, 2013
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Hudson, Future Farmers' Project Manager 07702 598108 or elizabethh@yas.co.uk or
Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society 01423 546215 or judyt@yas.co.uk
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. This ranges from educational initiatives to the Society’s Nuffield Scholarships to hosting the Yorkshire Rural Support Network. The Society is based at the Regional Agricultural Centre, Harrogate; the RAC includes Fodder, the Society’s award winning regional food shop and café which opened in June 2009.
The Society is the organiser of the annual farming and country showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. Both take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire and are flagship events for agriculture and rural life. Dates for the 2014 Great Yorkshire Show are Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 July, and Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October for Countryside Live. See www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk for more information.
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