CONNECTING WITH THE FARMING COMMUNITY
We’d like you to meet Chris Woodhead, who operates a diverse farming venture in Kent, focusing on beef cattle, lamb, and goats. Despite initially pursuing a career as a gas engineer after leaving school, Chris felt a strong pull back to farming after contracting a nearly fatal virus abroad. Chris embarked on an extensive search, and through determination and effort, he successfully leased a field and acquired 32 in-lamb ewes. Over the course of six years, his business has experienced steady growth, despite setbacks along the way. This year, he successfully managed the lambing of over 500 sheep, and his goat herd has expanded to over 100, along with a herd of 10 cows, spanning across Kent.
We asked Chris…
What motivated you to be part of our Farmer Advisory Board?
“Education is vital for all people in the supply chain, from consumers to buyers to manufacturers, to see just how little antibiotics we use in the UK, to understand how margin sharing could reap huge benefits in supporting British to secure a more resilient food supply.”
What changes do you want to see from the food industry in the transition to a sustainable system for nature, health and climate?
“I would love to see greater support for British farmers, improved food labelling, and a shift towards appreciating the value of food. Currently we work tirelessly seven days a week, juggling a side job and managing a YouTube channel, just to make ends meet. It would be great to invite members to step onto the farm, to see the pressure on what we have to do just to keep things alive.”
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE FARMER ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS:
Participation depends on your level of FFM membership. Please let us know if you’d like to know more information: ffm@veris-strategies.co.uk. Meetings take place bi-monthly, with all guests able to access fresh, farmer-led conversations and rich and tangible ideas to bring back into their organisation.
