Cyclists are raising money for an ag charity in the United Kingdom
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Members of the United Kingdom’s ag community are using their bikes to raise money for an industry charity.
Representatives from The Grain and Feed Trade Association are completing a 3,500-mile (5,632 km) bike ride with a goal of raising £100,000 (US$132,339) in support of the Farming Community Network, which helps other charities provide farmers with on- and off-farm services. Employees from over 75 grain and feed companies are involved in the ride.
The cyclists will tour different feed mills, ports and grain stores as part of the journey. They started in London on June 19 and have covered about 100 miles each day. The tour is scheduled to end in Warwickshire on July 31.
The Farming Community Network works on about 2,500 cases and helps about 6,000 farmers each year. It needs about US$2,000 each day to operate.
The participants understand the difficulties of farming and how important it can be for producers to have access to resources.
“We relish a challenge and we are proud to support farmers across North Yorkshire and the rest of the country,” Chris I’Anson, managing director at I’Anson Bros., an animal feed supplier, told the Harrogate Advertiser on Tuesday. “The Farming Community Network volunteers make a positive difference to those lives of thousands of families every year by talking with and advising those who are isolated and in difficulty.”
The bike ride has raised over £28,000 (US$37,000) to date.
Anyone interested in donating to the cause can do so here.