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Robert Lasseter and Genesis Farmers - finalists in the Farmers Weekly Awards
(Alternative Entreprise of the Year) 2006
What impressed the judges
"Most farmers are aware that they need to add value to their produce
rather than seeing all the profit leak away further up the food chain, but the
Genesis Farmers model is one of the first to offer a branded producer-to-plate
package. If the franchise system works as they hope it will, and can be rolled
out across the country, it could make a radical change to the role farmers play
in the supply of food and energy. The breadth of vision, determination and sheer
professionalism of Genesis Farmers is truly impressive. Their combination of
clear targets, good management and a sharp focus on the tasks ahead should see
them go far"
Farmers Weekly, 9th October 2006
Andy Foot wins the Dorset Farming and Wildlife Competition 2006
Andy Foot was presented with the Dorset Otter Trophy by the Farming and
Wildlife Group at this year's Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, in recognition of
his work towards conservation and care of the environment at his family farm at
Bookham.
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