On the 21st of April, a team of NFU representatives will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Farm Africa – a charity working to reduce poverty in East Africa by helping farmers grow and sell sustainable produce.
Following the lead of president Tom Bradshaw, deputy president David Exwood and former president Minette Batters, who have all run the marathon in previous years, external affairs manager Emma Crosby, external affairs adviser Jen Cox and media adviser Lizzy Milne will all take part.
Tom Bradshaw said: “I’m really proud of Team NFU for taking on the challenge of running the London Marathon for another year to help support the brilliant work that Farm Africa does. While we’re facing challenges of our own, those challenges are also being felt by farmers across the globe and it’s vital that we work together.
“Having run the race myself in 2021 for Farm Africa, I don’t envy the number of miles ahead of Team NFU, but the funds raised will help support family farms in East Africa to build sustainable businesses and overcome poverty.”