New range of Dartmoor pies A new pie range showcasing local ingredients has been launched by Dartmoor Farmers’ Association. DFA has launched a beef and stilton pie and, with Dartmoor Brewery, a beef and Jail Ale pie. They are being sold across 19 Morrisons stores throughout the South West and in a growing number of local independent retailers across Devon and Dartmoor. Anyone interested in ordering online can use Dart Fresh who deliver the full range of the Association’s products to your doorstep. A donation from every pie sold goes to Dartmoor National Park’s ‘Donate for Dartmoor’ scheme which supports conservation work across a range of areas. DFA is a co-operative of over 100 farmers established in 2007. It already supplies lamb to Morrisons following an initial pilot inspired by the Duke of Cornwall and has now expanded its range of beef products too. DFA director and farmer Mat Cole said: ‘We are delighted that Morrisons and local independent retailers alike continue to support our members. ‘Like most businesses, 2020 has been a challenge for farmers but also an opportunity. It’s great to be working with other local businesses such as Dartmoor Brewery and with the ongoing support
of His Royal Highness, the Duchy of Cornwall, Dartmoor National Park Authority and the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project. ‘Every time someone buys one of our products they are helping to support farmers and contribute to conserving Dartmoor for future generations too. ‘What we do is support the local economy and the environment which makes Dartmoor such a special place. Working together we can achieve much more and we are always keen to welcome new members into the Association.’ The Duchy of Cornwall’s Tom Stratton said: ‘Both His Royal Highness and the Duchy of Cornwall are delighted that Dartmoor Farmers’ Association continues to develop so successfully, with farmer membership having increased and opportunities developing, not only to add to the meat being derived from grazing the Dartmoor landscape, but also to build farm resilience and to share skills and learning.’ DFA is keen to promote the role that members play as custodians of the National Park and to explain the benefits that livestock production delivers for the area’s landscape and wildlife. Dartmoor National Park Authority chief executive Kevin Bishop said: ‘Making the link between food and the environment has never been more important. We are delighted to be associated with this initiative and to help support the farms which deliver the landscape of the National Park. ‘Every time you eat a pie you will be helping to generate pounds for the Park. All of the donations received through the sale of the pies will go towards practical conservation projects.’
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