For the first time in its long history the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a âFarming and Food Question Timeâ on the eve of the 2004 Herts County Show.
Peter Faulkner, Hertfordshire Agricultural Society Member and a past president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), will be chairman for the evening on Friday 28th May 2004 in the Food and Farming Marquee at the Herts County Showground.
Joining him on the panel will be an exciting mix of agricultural and food experts. These include: Guy Smith, Farmer, Journalist, NFU council member; and recipient of Nuffieldâs prestigious Frank Arden Award. Robin Page, Chairman of the Countryside Restoration Trust and celebrated agricultural writer and broadcaster and Robert Rees, Michelin chef and Food Standards Agency board member.
Mr Morton Neal CBE, Hertfordshire Agricultural Society President said, âWe hope the evening will be both enjoyable and thought provoking and will give farmers and others in the industry a chance to discuss local farming and countryside issues at a lively and informal event.â
With over 150 people expected to attend the evening it provides the perfect opportunity for friends and colleagues to catch up before the start of this yearâs show, the theme of which is âFun and Educationâ. A brand new âFarming and Foodâ area opens this year which hopes to bring together farmers, the general public and in particular children.
The evening will start at 7.15pm with a short press conference before the main event which will finish at approx 8.45pm.
Further information contact Mike Harman, Show Secretary on: 01582 792626.