By kind permission of Lorna Burdge and family, Waterhayne Farm, Yarcombe, Honiton Devon
Join Women in Dairy to meet the 2024 Dairy Industry Women of the Year Award finalist:
First generation farmer Lorna Burdge in Devon
As a first-generation farmer, Lorna Burdge has a passion to educate people on where their food comes from whilst showcasing the work that goes into food production. When she set out on her dairy farming career Lorna wanted to show how it was possible to run a successful business but still have time for her family – by running an efficient, low-input, block caving unit they are able to do this. As part of her pledge to educate others Lorna is involved in the NFU Schools Programme and Farmertime which sees her holding farm visits and calls with children. With the view that women in particular undervalue themselves, Lorna wants to champion the fact that everyone has something to give, and help others recognise this through the many things she does.
We are joined by Sarah Bolt (WiD Facilitator), and Becca Cavill from Women in Dairy’s National Sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim who will discuss how Optimax can help motivate change within the business – being receptive to change has played a major part in the success stories, personal lives and businesses of each of our finalists.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided and there will be plenty of time for networking and discussion.
10:00am – Arrival
10:30am – Welcome from Women in Dairy and Host Farmer
11:15am – Motivation for Change – how Optimax can help: Boehringer Ingelheim
12:00 noon – Lunch and networking
1:00pm – Farm walk, Investment - tracks, water infrastructure & biosecurity
2:00pm – Take home messages and finish
The event is free for Women in Dairy and RABDF members, and £15 for non-members. (To cover lunch and a £10 discount on 2025/2026 Women in Dairy Membership).
For any queries, please contact Laura Barber (Laurabarber@rabdf.co.uk or call 07742 072647)