This Back British Farming Day, Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, is demonstrating support for British farmers and growers and celebrating the high-quality, environmentally friendly and nutritious food they produce for the country.
The day is also a celebration and appreciation of a job ranked by the British public as one of the most important and well-respected professions, second only to nursing².
Ben Everitt MP said: "I'm proud to take part in Back British Farming Day to show my support to our incredible farmers in Milton Keynes do a fantastic job in providing the nation with high-quality and climate-friendly food, all while caring for our much loved countryside.
“As a food-loving nation, the work our farmers do is not only a vital part of the country’s social fabric, but also a valuable contributor to our local and national economies, with food and farming worth more than £127 billion to the national bank and employing more than 4 million people nationwide.
"I'm also delighted the Government has supported our calls for the ‘Buy British’ tab which would collate produce from across the UK when people are shopping for groceries.
“Amidst a changing and often challenging landscape, Britain’s farmers have continued to persevere and provide the food for your tables. This is why I fully support the Back British Farming campaign and will continue to seek a future where British food and farming can thrive.”
