17 February 2010

Let’s get this show on the road

Celebrate the glitz and the glamour of the farming world in Norfolk

Nevermind who won the Brits or who’s entering the next Strictly Come Dancing … the search is on for the next best thing in the world of farming!

It may not sound as glamorous and there may be a lot less sequins involved, but there are some real farming stars out there in Norfolk and the RSPB wants to know who they are.

The Nature of Farming Award celebrates the fantastic work farmers from all over the UK are already doing for wildlife - with a top prize of £1,000 for the very best!

It is a race against the clock to get your nominations in for 2010 – you have until the 28 February to tell us why you think your local farmer deserves this honour.

It takes dedication and care to run a farm that creates terrific wildlife habitat whilst also being economically viable. That’s why we want to turn our local farmers into national stars.

Once again, we've joined forces with Countryfile magazine, Plantlife and Butterfly Conservation to look for the top farms for wildlife from across the UK.
Does your local farmer have what it takes?

All the details on how to enter can be found on the RSPB website at – http://www.rspb.org.uk/natureoffarming

For further information and to arrange an interview, please contact:
Erica Howe, RSPB Communications Officer: 01603 697595.
Out of hours, please telephone: 07872814878 (mobile)

Erica Howe
Media and Communications Officer
RSPB Eastern England Regional Office
Mobile : 07872814878
Main Office: 01603 697595
Fax: 01603 660088
Email: erica.howe@rspb.org.uk <mailto:erica.howe@rspb.org.uk>
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. Click here to join today www.rspb.org.uk/joinus

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