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 January for breakfast week (January 22 - 28).
“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 26, location to be confirmed.
BRECON & RADNOR: Friday January 26, FUW Pavilion, RWAS Showground, LD2 3NJ.
CAERNARFON: Monday January 22, Ty’n Hendre, Tal-y-bont.
Tuesday January 23, Cefn Cae, Rowen, Conwy.
Wednesday January 24, Caffi’r Mynydd, Llanllawen Fawr, Uwchmynydd, Aberdaron.
Thursday January 25, Goetre, Efailnewydd, Pwllheli.
Friday January 26, Dylasau Uchaf, Padog, Betws y Coed.
Friday January 26, Caffi Anne, Marchnad Bryncir.
Sunday January 28, Lleuar Fawr, Penygroes, Caernarfon.
CARMARTHEN: Thursday January 25, Llanarthne Hall, SA32 8JD .
Friday January 26, Llanewydd Community Hall, SA33 6AF.
CEREDIGION: Friday January 26, Tregaron Rugby Club.
DENBIGH/FLINT: Friday January 26, location to be confirmed.
GLAMORGAN: Friday, January 26, Lesser Hall, Town Hall Square, Cowbridge, CF71 7AD.
GWENT: Tuesday January 23, Trevine Farm, Llantillio Crosenny, Abergavenny.
Friday January 26, Ty Oakley Farm, Hafodyrynys, Crumlin, Newport.
MEIRIONNYDD: Tuesday January 23, Caffi Frongoch, near Bala.
Wednesday January 24, Tymawr, Carrog, Corwen.
Thursday January 25, Llew Coch, Dinas Mawddwy.
Friday January 26, Ganolfan/Siop Y Pentref, Llanfrothen.
MONTGOMERY: Monday January 22, Pen Y Derw, Forden, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8NH.
Wednesday January 24, Cwmrhiewdre, Dolfor, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4BW.
Friday January 26, Plas Du, Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant, Nr Oswestry, SY10 0BQ.
PEMBROKE: Friday January 26, Crundale Hall, Crundale.