Myerscough’s vital farm support celebrated by The King at Buckingham Palace reception
- Published
- Wednesday 19 March
The vital support Myerscough offers farmers across Lancashire and beyond has been celebrated at a special Royal reception.
His Majesty The King, Royal Founding Patron of The Royal Countryside Fund, hosted the event at Buckingham Palace to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary.
It was attended by representatives from farm support groups from across the UK, supported by the fund, to recognise the crucial role these groups play in supporting farming families.
For Myerscough College, the event was attended by Andrea Gardner, Myerscough’s Farms Director and Farmer Network Lead, and Victoria Bracken, Farmer Network Facilitator.
Like others across the UK, Myerscough’s Farmer Network helps agriculture professionals navigate the challenges they face in the sector, through practical guidance on business, farm administration, managing the consequences of climate change and succession planning, and also in addressing well-being needs.
The Royal Countryside Fund has provided funding for many of these groups since it was founded. Last year, it awarded £250,000 in grants which enabled farm support groups to reach a further 7,425 farming families.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of The Royal Countryside Fund, which was founded by HM The King in 2010 when he was The Prince of Wales. It is the only UK-wide charity focused on the unique issues facing both farming and rural communities.
Keith Halstead, Executive Director of The Royal Countryside Fund said: “Since being founded by His Majesty fifteen years ago, The Royal Countryside Fund has been inspired by the dedication and resilience of farmers and the incredible organisations that support them.
“Today, we come together not only to celebrate the achievements of these farm support groups, but to reaffirm our commitment to standing by them and Britain’s farmers, whose need for their vital help and guidance is as important as ever.
“Together, through mutual support and collaboration, we are doing all we can to ensure the future of our farming families on whose back rests the economic vitality and beauty of rural Britain.”