Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, celebrated all that makes the Cumbrian farming community great at the renowned 2022 Cumbria Farmer Awards on Friday, 5th August.
Decorated with haybales and vintage tractors, Wigton’s Greenhill Hotel hosted the event, which showcased some of the county’s most outstanding food producers and landscape custodians.
Alongside traditional farming sectors such as dairy, beef, sheep and machinery, the awards also recognised students, agricultural businesses, and women in agriculture. These categories were all judged by industry-leading experts.
Dr Neil Hudson MP, said:
“The event made me really proud to represent the wonderfully productive and diverse farming communities of Penrith and The Border.
“Farmers play such an important role to life here in Cumbria. Not only do they contribute billions to the nation’s economy and produce high quality food for our plates, they are also play a vital role in protecting our precious environment and upholding world-leading animal welfare standards in the process.
“Congratulations again to everyone involved. From the nominees and winners to the organisers and sponsors, the event was a huge success. It was also brilliant that the fundraising on the night was in support of the Farming Community Network who do so much to help support rural mental health, an issue I am passionate about and working hard in Parliament on.”
