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un by farmers for farmers, the Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain (GRFG) Society was founded in 1863, so is now in its 158th year.
The Society’s ambitions and activities are very much in step with Lodders and our work in the agricultural sector, and in 2021 the firm further endorsed this central element of its specialist expertise by becoming a Gold Level sponsor of the GRFG. In 2020, Hartpury University and Hartpury College became the Society’s principle sponsor, representing the crystallisation of GRFG’s work in cultivating strong links between the next generation of young farmers and ambitious, progressive Gloucestershire farm businesses.
Out and about Each year, the GRFG Society organises a host of events, including: • The Annual Farming Awards Dinner, which is attended by over 200 guests from the Gloucestershire farming community, and includes the prestigious Premier Award for the most points in all classes. • The Biannual Tillage Event, which is attended by over 800 farmers and features working demonstrations to give farmers the chance to see some really impressive cutting-edge machinery. • Competition judging.
“The diversity and involvement of GRFG’s members and their farming businesses is what makes it so successful at supporting the Gloucestershire Agricultural Community.” James Spreckley Head of Lodders’ Agriculture practice
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• Hosted demonstrations and discussion evenings in conjunction with Hartpury University and Hartpury College. • Farm walks. Gloucestershire farmers and farming businesses can find out more about the benefits of membership and how to get involved: www.grfgs.com For updates, follow Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain Society: @glosrootfruit
