The Organic Food Awards

Once again, Sheepdrove Organic Farm has attracted the praise of judges in the Soil Association's famous Organic Food Awards. We received a Bronze award for our splendid organic lamb.

Previous awards

Sheepdrove won a 'SPECIAL AWARD FOR INNOVATION' in the 2004 'Producer of the Year' category. (Note: During 2005 there was no awards competition.)

We are very proud of this top award. The Organic Food Awards are a key indicator of the best organic producers and suppliers in the UK.

Judges were impressed by Sheepdrove's mission to push forward our own high standards in organic farming and food, excellent processing and retail, our organic research and development programmes with Elm Farm Research Centre, and projects such as our eco-friendly Reedbed System.

The 2004 awards ceremony was held here at the farm. The day ended with a farm tour for guests, including the famous organic gardener Monty Don, who was obviously impressed with our compost operation!

Sheepdrove Organic Farm also won the accolade of ‘Best Mixed Farm 2003’. Judges responded to our merits as a whole, considering the quality and taste of our produce, the way we deal with customers, our innovative ideas, environmental sustainability, conservation work, and high standards in organic farming. Prior to that, Sheepdrove’s achievements were rewarded by top prizes including ‘Highly Commended’ for the Producer of the Year category as well as ‘Highly Commended’ for the Retailing category in 2002; and previously ‘Producer of the Year 2001’.

What are the Organic Food Awards all about?

The Organic Food Awards recognise and celebrate the very best of produce and enterprise at the forefront of the UK organic food industry. You can find out all about it here: http://www.soilassociation.org/foodawards If you are an organic farmer, grower or food manufacturer and would like to enter the Awards, you can also download entry forms from this site.

The Organic Food Awards aren't just about presenting prizes - there are great opportunities for the public to join in, and to taste and buy great organic food and drink. Judging of the Organic Food Awards forms the centrepiece of a series of events around Bristol at the Organic Food Festival. Every year, leading food writers and experts, chefs, restaurateurs and food loving celebrities will gather to pass judgement on over 1000 organic food entries.

Look out for the Organic Food Awards logo when you're shopping!