Cumbria Farm Community Awards

27/10/2023

Deadline - today @ midnight
(Friday 27th October)

The Rural Law Practice
NFU Student & Young Farmer
NFU Online
H&H Land & Estates
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
Marquees & Teepees, Killington
LRC Projects
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumbria Crack
Cumbria and Lancashire Agriculture and Farming Selling Page
Cumbria farm machinery
Westmorland County Show & Agricultural Society
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts

Don’t miss the chance to recognise Cumbria’s agricultural talent, nominate now.

The Cumbria Farm Community Awards celebrate Cumbria's most outstanding individuals and agricultural businesses. Please nominate people/businesses you feel deserve the recognition in one of the following categories; Best Woman in Agriculture, Best Farm Diversification, Most Sustainable Agricultural B...

07/10/2023

Well done to all the Cornish winners, runners up, sponsors, organisers and all those involved in making an event like this so special.

Cornish Mutual
NatWest

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Quilter Cheviot
NFU Online
Westmorland Family
Cumbria Young Farmers
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts
Addington Fund

07/10/2023

Some great women in agriculture in Cumbria

The Rural Law Practice
Farmers Guardian
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumbria Young Farmers
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts
Addington Fund

Who will you be nominating for the award this year?

Emily Ashworth sits down with Helen Rebanks to discuss farming, food and family

06/10/2023

Familiar?

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumbria Young Farmers

Tomorrow is another day, let’s hope this rain goes away

Straw delivery Yorkshire Style from a top firm 💪🏻

05/10/2023

What’s stopping you, apply now, what gave you got to loose!

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
Cumbria Young Farmers
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts
Addington Fund

Don't let this opportunity slip away! Your last chance to apply for the working scholarship to New Zealand in January 2024 is tomorrow – Friday 6 October 2023.

Act fast and apply now! 👉https://nfyfc.org.uk/working-scholarship-to-new-zealand

05/10/2023

A good opportunity to work with a great team

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Quilter Cheviot
NFU Online
Westmorland Family
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumbria Young Farmers
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumbria Crack
Addington Fund

We are hiring - Private Client Lawyer

> Are you an experienced Private Client lawyer looking for a change?
> Would you like to work with one of South Cumbria’s largest and most respected legal firms?
> Would you like to make a positive difference to your clients?

If the answer is YES, then you might be just what we are looking for to join the private client team at our Kendal office.

Now Powered by MAPD, our trusted local brand with a loyal client base is growing and we are looking for a new team member.

Ideally you will be STEP qualified, but if not we will support you working towards getting the qualification.

Part-time and flexible working will be considered.

With a competitive salary, a varied and interesting case load, generous holiday, pension contributions, a groupwide earning and Development programme, volunteering days and much more, this could be the new role you are looking for to create the new life you want!

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

05/10/2023

No pressure folks but for anyone out there who would like to support the Addington Fund let’s see if we can match the result they achieved down in Cornwall at Cumbria Farm Community Awards this year.

If you can provide a hamper or something that can be auctioned we would love to help you donate.

Contact: [email protected]

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumbria Young Farmers
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts

05/10/2023

Farm diversification in west Cumbria

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
NFU Online
Cumbria Young Farmers
The Cumbria Farmer Network
Cumbria Crack

Nominations for the Cumbria Farm Community Awards close on 27th October. Get nominating:

https://www.cumbriafarmbusinessawards.co.uk/nominations/

West Cumbrian family farm opens new pumpkin patch. Full story: https://tinyurl.com/47mw7d8r

05/10/2023

Cumbria Young Farmers watch this. Do you think this could be you? what’s stopping you? Apply now!

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Westmorland Family
Quilter Cheviot
NFU Online
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts
The Cumbria Farmer Network

05/10/2023

What a great opportunity for a youngster to have a go, brush up and/or polish up on an interest/skill in vlogging.

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
NFU Online
The Torpenhow Farmhouse Dairy
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumbria Young Farmers

Borderway Agri Expo’s Next Top Vlogger competition is back!

To help showcase the fantastic work of our British farmers, they want you to vlog 'A Day in the Life' on your farm.

This year’s competition will be judged by social media and YouTube star Cammy Wilson (aka The Sheep Game). The winner will have their vlog posted on the Borderway Agri Expo social media channels and will get the opportunity to film with Cammy himself at the event. Herd’s Media have also kindly donated a £50 voucher for the winner.

Entry Requirements:
• Young Farmers aged 16 and under
• Vlog length max. 5 minutes
• Deadline Monday 23rd October
• Must have parent/guardian consent

You can find the consent form and information on how to enter here: https://bit.ly/YoungVloggerConsentForm

05/10/2023

Wise words

05/10/2023

Women in agriculture!

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Quilter Cheviot
Westmorland Family
Addington Fund
Cumberland and Westmorland Herald
Cumbria Young Farmers
Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts
The Cumbria Farmer Network

03/10/2023

This is well worth a listen.

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
NFU Online
Westmorland Family
Quilter Cheviot
Addington Fund
Cable and Blake fabric of the lakes
The Cumbria Farmer Network

September 24 marked the start of British Wool Week, and in this week's Farmers Guardian episode Emily Ashworth speaks to Sophie from a wool based bedding company called Floks, and Sarah who owns Little Beau Sheep, a unique wool-based body and laundry business. 🐑

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone's minds, it is the perfect time to shine a light on the British wool industry and champion the history and heritage of UK sheep farmers. 🇬🇧

Listen here 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2206410/13684452

01/10/2023

Wishing Will Longmire the very best of luck from Cumbria Farm Business Awards
Will was 2022 Best Young Farmer winner

National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs
Cumbria Young Farmers

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Westmorland Family
Quilter Cheviot
NFU Online

Addington Fund

If you think you know a young farmer worthy of the title at this years awards then nominate them online now;

https://www.cumbriafarmbusinessawards.co.uk/nominations/

01/10/2023

Congratulations to these worthy winners!!

If you know a Young Farmer in cumbria who you think deserves recognition then please nominate them online NOW in the Best Young Farmer category at the Cumbria Farm Community awards which are taking place on Friday 24th November 23 at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal

Deadline 27th October.

https://www.cumbriafarmbisinessawards.co.up/nominations/

Cumbria Farm Business Awards

The Rural Law Practice
H&H Land & Estates
Westmorland Family
Quilter Cheviot
NFU Online

Cumbria Young Farmers

Addington Fund
The Cumbria Farmer Network

The future of farming is bright, and that's all thanks to the incredible young farmers who are making their mark on the industry.

We're thrilled to honour their hard work with the Young Farmer of the Year Award, sponsored by the Farm Safety Foundation - Yellow Wellies. Our judges had a tough job narrowing down the finalists, but we're excited to share their top five!

Congratulations to:
⭐Charlie Beaty, Warwickshire YFC
⭐Sioned Davies, Brecknock
⭐Matthew Fearon, Cumbria
⭐James Nixon, Radnor
⭐Michael, Nottinghamshire

Want to learn more about these amazing young farmers? Check out their profiles here: https://www.nfyfc.org.uk/young-farmer-of-the-year.

And don't forget to grab your tickets for the awards ceremony on 3 November!

01/10/2023

An impressive young man, do you know someone like Ifan who has set a heady goal and is steadily working towards it or has reached it?

If they live and work in Cumbria and you think they are the best in their field, nominate them now.

Cumbria Farm Business Awards
https://www.cumbriafarmbusinessawards.co.uk/nominations/

Ifan Roberts is herd manager at Houghton Lodge, Leicestershire, which is one of the farms managed by Evolution Farming

01/10/2023

01/10/2023

An educational bursary with the opportunity to work with Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson's Farm fame has now opened for people to apply.

01/10/2023

28/09/2023

Nominate Now
Deadline Friday 27th October 2023

Scan the QR code or go to; https://www.cumbriafarmbusinessawards.co.uk/nominations/

Share this post for a chance to win a ticket to the awards dinner worth £96

20/09/2023

The awards are being held on Friday 24th November 2023 at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal. Castle Green Hotel - managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts

Nominate now in one or more of the 6 categories. We can’t wait to start meeting nominees and hearing about their journey in this amazing sector.

www.cumbriafarmbusinessawards.co.uk

Headline sponsor
The Rural Law Practice

Most sustainable agricultural business
Sponsored by Quilter Cheviot

Best woman in agriculture
Sponsored by H&H Land & Estates

Farm diversification award
Sponsored by Westmorland Family

Farming Champion
Sponsored by NFU Online

Best young farmer
Sponsored by tbc

Best regenerative farmer
Sponsored by tbc

The Cumbria Farm Business Awards celebrate Cumbria's most outstanding individuals and agricultural businesses. Nominations for the 2023 awards are open.

27/02/2023

Just love Jim! Very funny

17/01/2023

A couple of frosty days and we have managed to access the fields by tractor rather than quad bike. These ladies are delighted to have two big bales to munch today.

04/01/2023

a great start to OFC
The report launch and the great beer debate.
So glad to be back.
Thinking about growing hops in Cumbria?’