The Farmers Mart Apr/May 2016 - Issue 45 | Page 59

Anna’s Happy Trotters Townends are pleased to be associated with Anna’s Happy Trotters and wish them continued success for the future. absolutely on the floor at the moment. I set up my business so that I could better manage the price I receive but now that the industry price is low I’m getting pressure from my customers. Fortunately, many of them understand what I’m trying to do and that it is not just for my good but also for theirs, as marketing pork better can help their business too, as can the added selling point of free range.” Anna is also a corporate member of the campaigning organisation ‘Ladies in Pigs’ that celebrates 25 years of sterling work this year. “They do a fantastic job. I have been a part of the roadshow team in the past, but no matter how hard we have all tried there is still a lot of imported meat coming into the UK. I’d encourage everyone to look for the Red Tractor logo when buying in supermarkets, but also to ask butchers and those with farm shops, who they are buying from. The assumption is that it is all going to be local produce but that’s not always the case. Wise words indeed, Anna. 01405 763341 www.townends.com [email protected] Carlisle Street, Goole East Yorkshire, DN14 5DX. Also at York, Pontefract and Selby ROBERT D WEBSTER LTD Contact us to discuss your needs... HOWDEN: 01430 430 624 KILHAM: 01262 420 226 OWSTWICK: 01964 670 224 New Sales • Used Sales • Parts & Service EAST YORKSHIRES HARVEST SPECIALIST www.annashappytrotters.co.uk Pleased to be associated with Anna’s Happy Trotters and wish them continued success Abattoir & Meat Wholesalers We supply high quality beef, pork and lamb through an efficient distribution service where standards are second to none. We sell a range of fresh meats prepared in modern hygienic premises to customer requirements. Call us on 01904 728 246 www.atravesandson.co.uk Robert D. Webster Ltd are the New Holland dealers in East Yorkshire ... we sell New Holland combines, telehandlers, tractors and balers Abattoir & Meat Wholesalers, 95 Main Street, Escrick, York, YO19 6TP www.farmers-mart.co.uk Apr/May 2016 59