GENEROUS guests raised more than £500 for charity at the South West Farmer Awards ceremony last Thursday (November 7).
Those who attended the awards took part in a raffle to raise money for the Farming Community Network (FCN).
The awards, which aim to celebrate farming heroes, took place at the Somerset County Cricket Club.
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In total, the sale of raffle tickets raised £538 for FCN.
Stephen Dennis, south west regional lead at FCN, said: "It was great to see so many successful farming businesses recognised and attending on the night. It is right to support and value those that put an incredible amount of time and energy into such a high standard of food production - whilst benefiting the environment that we care for!
"Although farming individuals, families and businesses feel very challenged at the moment, hopefully the message of importance and security will get through to government so we can encourage the younger generation to stay involved and included in this great industry.
"Thank you to all who supply the food we eat to the highest of standards!"
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