Do you know a farmer or rural business owner that makes an outstanding contribution to caring for the countryside? Produced in Kent have launched a new award to recognise farmers, growers, producers and rural businesses who benefit Kent’s countryside with their hard work. The Kent Countryside Award 2015, which was launched at the Kent County Show, recognises the hard work that goes into caring for Kent’s countryside and environment by rural businesses and those working the land. The search is now on to find Kent’s farmers, growers, food producers and rural businesses contributing to the benefit of the Kent countryside. The 2015 Kent Countryside Award, part of Produced in Kent’s Taste of Kent Awards, was launched at the Kent County Show on Friday 11 July. Stephanie Durling of Produced in Kent said “The main criteria for entering the award is to show what you do to benefit our beautiful Kentish countryside. There are many farmers and producers in the county who not only produce excellent quality goods but who are also making an outstanding contribution to the preservation and enhancement of the natural landscape and this award is to celebrate their work.” As well as direct entries from farmers, producers and rural businesses, the public are able to nominate winners for the award. Any type of business can enter, or be nominated, as long as they are using Kent produce, or growing, producing or farming in the county and can demonstrate that they go the extra mile to protect Kent’s countryside. Nick Sandford, Chairman of the CLA who are ones of the award sponsors said “It is important farmers receive recognition for their role in not only contributing to Kent’s economy but also to the beautiful landscape which has been shaped over the years by working the land.” The award is free to enter and is open to all farmers and food producers in Kent regardless of the size of the business, from small to large. Application forms are available from producedinkent.co.uk or kentdowns.org.uk. Closing date for entries is midday, Monday 12 January 2015 and the winners will be announced at the Taste of Kent Awards so get entering!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:24:03 +0000
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