The Farmers Mart Jun-Jul 2020 - Issue 69 | Page 47

• JUN/JUL 2020 THORNGARTH HOME FARM 47 Farmers are constantly finding new sites, both on farm and at local shops with willing customers who like local produce, low food miles and supporting local farmers. At Milk Station, we pride ourselves in helping customers to find the right machines to suit a particular situation and are pleased to support Ben with his mobile unit. Our machines are custom built to order and range from simple button push operation through to all payment systems including contactless. Call 01749 681381 or visit themilkstationcompany.co.uk The Home Farmer is the title given to the milk vending operation. Ben is delighted with the progress that they have made in just two years. ‘We couldn’t have believed that what we have done has already created so much interest and boosted the farm, but we’ve all put in a great deal of work and we all work at it together. We also couldn’t believe we would be winning awards but we picked up a Silver Award in the British Farming Awards and a Heriot Award for our milk. It’s all going well.’ Ben and Adam’s grandparents Harold and Nora purchased the farm, shortly after marrying, in 1953 and Harold started dairying with 10 Dairy Shorthorns. They both came from Dales farming families. seaways --==-.. THE FIRST CHOICE FOR GLASS MILK BOTTLES . se rVI ces • A third generation family company. u K L I M I T E D 100% committed to the dairy & milk industry. • Full design service. • No minimun order quantity. • Quick lead times. • Quality tested at every stage. • We work with you and talk to you. • BRITISH - we're based in LANCASHIRE. Call us today on 01282 683900 � = .--== -�-:=-for advice on your requirements or visit our website www.seaways-services.com for more information P R O U D SU P PLI ERS T O BE N SPENC E “THE H OME F ARM ER” Large agricultural buildings • Industrial units Whole farms to small agricultural extensions John has been building agricultural buildings since 1994 following many years in agriculture on the family farm. John’s wealth of experience means he can design, plan and build from the ground up any size or type of agricultural building you require. “Everyone at John Walker Farm Buildings sends best wishes to Ben Spence of Thorngarth Home Farm” T: 01609 883447 E: [email protected] Holly Farm, Kirby Sigston, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3TB