IPP Richard White arranged for a club visit to T. Hammonds
and Sons. The Hammonds family have been
farming in Nottingham for over 100 years and have supported us on various
projects we have undertaken with local primary schools.
Hammonds are part of a Nottingham group of farms under the
banner of ‘Sherwood Produce’ who are a major supplier to all segments of the
market with an annual group turnover of £20 million (www.sherwoodproduce.co.uk)
It was fascinating to learn how quick the produce is harvested, packed and
within a small window, delivered to the supermarket warehouses ready for distribution
on the shelves.
Some of the produce grown on the farm are
Cabbages, Spring Greens, Parsnips, Carrots, Onions , Potatoes, Leeks,
Rhubarb, Beetroot. The vegetable crops
use an area that equates to 1650 football pitches!
After touring the farm on a tractor, we enjoyed some excellent
hospitality and fellowship provided by the Hammond family. Thank you for a great evening.
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