Hill farming communities play a vital role in many areas of our lives, literally providing access to everything from food to fresh air. Food and Farming for REAL is organised by farmers and small businesses who believe passionately in the preservation of the uplands and the communities that depend on them.
REAL stands for all the different areas to which hill farming communities contribute: Rural & Regeneration, Education & Environment, Agriculture & Arts, Local & Leisure. Discover why hill farming communities are so important to us all.
| Abi Ryder |
| Abi Ryder of Hidden Depths is our REAL photographer and will be showing her latest exhibition and through her business creates bespoke brochures, cards and logo's for Business use developing unique corporate identity, or personal stationery for all kinds of correspondence. |
| ARC Addington |
Initiated as the Churches' response to the outbreak of FMD in 2001, the ARC-Addington Fund continues to respond to events such as the summer flooding in 2007. The core work of the Fund is a Strategic Rural Housing Scheme, supporting those needing to leave their farm and in doing so losing their home.(website) |
| Beekeepers |
| Airedale and Wharfedale Bee Keepers are working together at this years Kilnsey Show in the Food and Farming 4 Real marquee. They will be displaying hives with honey tasting . Members of the group will be available to talk to you about bees and honey |
| Bolton Abbey Estate |
| Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages. (website) |
| Bondcroft ATV's |
Bondcroft Atv's is run by Liz Gudgeon a farmers daughter from Embsay, who diversified when farmers needed a second income. Bondcroft Atv's was established in 2003 and in its second year was approached by Suzuki to become one of it's dealer for the north of England. In 2006 Bondcroft Atv's also become dealers for Arctic Cat.
Liz will tell you herself that it has not been easy working in a traditionally male dominated business, as farmers will ring up and as to speak to someone in sales! (in other words a man).
As well as dealing with the Atv business Liz still helps her Farther out in their 150 acre sheep farm, and in lambing time spends most of the time in the sheep building. |
| British Wool Marketing Board and Craven Guild of Spinners & Weavers |
| The British Wool Marketing Board operates a central marketing system for UK fleece wool with the aim of achieving the best possible net returns for farmers. (website) |
| Craven District Council |
The Council is offering people a chance to have their say about what they want to happen in Craven in terms of economic development. Visitors will be invited to write and draw their ideas on an interactive board at the Council’s stand.
The Council aims to promote and support rural businesses and regeneration and will be showcasing its successes including work on the Renaissance Market Town and the Creative Craven Network. (website) |
| Farmers Market Association |
| FARMA works throughout the UK and is the largest organisation of its type in the world, representing direct sales to customers through farm shops, Pick-Your-Own, farmers' markets, home delivery, on-farm catering, and farm entertainment. (website) |
| Farm Stay UK |
| The largest network of farm based accommodation in the UK. (website) |
| Hearts & Flowers |
| A farmers wife and daughter, Daphne and Stephanie Wilson of Blubberhouses, who diversified into floristry several years ago. With their experienced team personally hand created bouquets and contemporary arrangements are available to suit any occasion. Members of Teleflorist. Their well established shop can be found at 131 Otley Road, Harrogate, HG2 0AG - 01423 875775. |
| Hesketh Farm Park |
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| I'Ansons - Feed merchants |
| (website) |
| Limestone Country Beef Project |
| The Limestone Country Project aims to protect and improve some of England's most important wildlife sites by promoting the re-introduction of native cattle breeds across the Malham and Ingleborough areas of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. (website) |
| Natural England |
| Natural England works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance bio diversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas. (website) |
| National Farmers Union |
| The NFU roadshow is going to be part of the REAL village this year. |
| Nidderdale AONB / FWAG |
The Nidderdale AONB covers 233 square miles (603 km2) of northern England in the county of North Yorkshire. The AONB shares a common boundary with the Yorkshire Dales National Park immediately to the west. (website)
The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is the UK's only independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters. (website) |
| Recorded Devilery |
 Recorded Devilery is a media production company based in Beamsley on the Bolton Abbey Estate. They have a great deal of experience in marketing rural businesses through the internet and producing video and audio content. They will be showing the "REAL food and farming videos" and are available to advise about using the internet for effective marketing and PR. (website)
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| Yorkshire Dales Farmhouse Ice Cream |
We’ve been selling ice cream in and around the Yorkshire Dales for close to 60 years,
we make it on our farm near to Bolton Abbey, the farm is also home to our fleet of
ice cream vans, farm animals and our soon-to-open parlour.
 If you’ve ever been to the Yorkshire Dales, you’ll know it’s a place of fresh air and
breathtaking scenery. All our ice cream contains lashings of fresh milk and double
cream, produced by cows who graze the lush and natural Dales meadows. It comes
to us exclusively from local farms just up the road in the Yorkshire Dales National Park,
then we add only natural ingredients such as real fruit flavourings, luxury chocolate
pieces and cinder toffee chunks.(website)
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| The Moorland Association |
| 75% of of the world's remaining heather moorland is found in Britain - but this area declined alarmingly over the latter part of the last century. The Moorland Association was set up in 1986 to coordinate the efforts of moorland owners and managers to halt this loss, particularly in England and Wales. (website) |
| Wensleydale Dairy Products |
| At the Wensleydale Creamery we pride ourselves on the quality and authenticity of our products. We are dedicated to ensuring all of our cheeses are made using traditional recipes that have been handed down through the generations. (website) |
| Yockenthwaite Farm |
| Yockenthwaite farm nestles in the pretty hamlet of Yockenthwaite on the north bank of the river Wharfe in Langstrothdale Chase, Upper Wharfedale and has been farmed by our family since 1842. (website) |
| Yorkshire Air Ambulance |
| The Yorkshire Air Ambulance relies solely on the generosity of individuals and sponsors to help save lives across the region. It needs to raise £6900 per day to keep its helicopters and highly trained paramedics in the air. (website) |
| Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate Area Tourism Partnership |
| The Yorkshire Dales is a fantastic blend of spectacular landscapes, outstanding heritage, outdoor activities and endless ways to enjoy a memorable holiday for you or the whole family. (website) |
| Yorkshire Organic Centre |
| Supporting the development of organic food and farming in Yorkshire and the Humber region. (website) |
| Yorkshire Water Services |
| Here you can find out what we do and how we supply Yorkshire with water and sewerage services. (website) |
| Yorkshire Dales Society |
| (website) |
