Speaking ahead of the fortnightly Farmers’ Market held at Memorial Hall in Usk on 4th September William Graham AM heralded the outstanding food and drink being produced in Monmouthshire and the wider Gwent area:
‘Events such as Usk Farmers’ Market and Usk Show (to be held at Usk Showground on 11th September) highlight the quality and variety of food locally produced in the region. Having repeatedly won the True Taste Wales Food Tourism Destination award in 2008 and 2009 Monmouthshire has consolidated its reputation as one of the best locations in the UK for food lovers to visit.’
The Conservative AM for South Wales East continued:
‘From cheese-making to viticulture, and organic vegetables to micro-brewed beers, the food produced by Monmouthshire farmers, businesses and restaurants is as distinctive as it is diverse. This is best experienced first hand at the forthcoming Food Festival in Abergavenny (18-19th September) and I strongly urge people to book tickets now for what will be a memorable weekend of events.’
