There really is no better place for bonding people together and sharing ideas than over good food - and because the Farmers’ Union of Wales wants to continue to make sure that the voice of Welsh farming is heard at every level, farms across Wales will open their kitchens at the end of for breakfast week (January 22 - 29).
“Politicians, key stakeholders and the general public need to really understand the important role the food and drink sector plays in their everyday lives, so to do just that we will be enjoying some great local produce to kick-start our day as part of our breakfast week campaign.
“But we want you to be a part of what we do, and share your thoughts and worries about the state of the industry, tell us your stories and help us to understand how we can help each other,” said FUW President Glyn Roberts.
This breakfast campaign provides an opportunity to promote the quality premium local produce that farmers grow for us every day of the year and throughout breakfast week the FUW will shine a spotlight on the importance of our rural economy.
“Decision makers who are joining us will see the vital part farmers play in maintaining our rural communities, in sustaining a viable and profitable agricultural sector and of course producing excellent food,” added Mr Roberts.
Over the last year the FUW has been busy highlighting why farming matters - not just in terms of food security but also in terms of our rural economy and our rural communities.
A host of businesses up and down the country have already been supporting the FUW in bringing that message across to politicians over the past 12 months and through farm visits, round table discussions and meetings, the Union has been making great progress in highlighting why #FarmingMatters.
“However, we want to continue that work and would like to invite you to join us around the kitchen table for breakfast. All across Wales farms are opening up their kitchens for you, where we will be joined by producers, members and our local politicians. So why not book your place at one of our kitchen tables and help us to show why farming matters?,” said Glyn Roberts.
If you need any further information on any of the locations and breakfasts held in your area, or if you want to get involved by sponsoring some produce or if you also want to host a breakfast as part of the FUW’s breakfast week - just give your local County Executive Officer a quick call.
Confirmed breakfast locations and dates:
Anglesey -
Friday, January 27, Cartio Môn, Bodedern
Brecon and Radnor -
Thursday, January 26, Talwen Fawr, Garthbrengy
Friday, January 27, Builth Pavilion, RWAS Showground, Llanelwedd
Caernarfon -
Saturday, January 21, Meillionydd Bach, Rhoshirwaun, Pwllheli
Monday, January 23, Ty’n Hendre, Talybont, Bangor
Tuesday, January 24, Llys Padrig, Y Ffor, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Friday, January 27, Dylasau Uchaf, Padog, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy
Friday, January 27, Caffi Ann, Bryncir Mart, Bryncir, Garndolbenmaen
Ceredigion -
Thursday, January 26, Neuadd Goffa Felinfach, Lampeter
Friday, January 27, La Calabria, Rhydgoch, Ffostrasol, Llandysul
Carmarthen -
Thursday, January 26, Pontiets Rugby Club
Friday, January 27, Pumpkin Patch, Carmarthen
Denbighshire -
Friday, January 27, Neuadd y Groes , Dinbych
Saturday, January 28, Gwytherin Village Hall
Flintshire -
Saturday, January 28, Cilcain Village Hall
Glamorgan -
Friday, January 27, Lesser Hall, High Street, Cowbridge
Gwent -
Thursday, January 26, Ty Oakley Farm, Hafodyrynys, Crumlin
Friday, January 27, Llanellen Village Hall, Llanellen, Llanfoist, Abergavenny
Meirionnydd -
Saturday, January 21, Castell Hen, Parc, Y Bala
Monday, January 23, Canolfan Siop y Pentref, Llanfrothen
Wednesday, January 25, Llew Coch, Dinas Mawddwy
Thursday, January 26, Marchnad Dolgellau
Friday, January 27, Tymawr, Carrog, Corwen
Saturday, January 28, Neuadd Llanegryn
Montgomeryshire -
Monday, January 23, Trewythen, Llandinam
Friday, January 27, Pen Y Derw, Forden
Pembrokeshire-
Friday, January 27, Crundale Hall, Cardigan Road, Crundale, Haverfordwest