Farms & Stocks

The judge will take into consideration the efficiency of the farming system appropriate to the farm’s size, type and location. They will evaluate the layout, design and use of the buildings and the quality of the stock, crops and grassland.
JUDGE: MR J BELL, ULVERSTON

Working farmers and landowners who have undertaken a project and done the most to further environmental sustainability and protection and the ideals of conservation in keeping with local conditions and the environment.
JUDGE: MR W HUCK, BURNESIDE

General stock which shall include Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs etc, according to the extent and quality of the farm.
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Dairy herd of any size in the Society’s area, to include all cattle which have produced a calf.
Class generously sponsored by INGALLS Chartered Accountants.
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Pedigree beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all pedigree stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
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Commercial beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all commercial stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
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Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must be actively involved in cattle related farming (dairy or beef) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, animal husbandry, breeding, commercial awareness etc.
Allocation of marks:
- presentation of the herd
- management and understanding of cattle farming
- marketing, commercial awareness
- breeding policy, animal husbandry
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Sheep flock (lowland breeds - pure) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close 24 June.
JUDGE: MR D KNOWLES, KENDAL

Sheep flock (lowland breeds - commercial) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close 24 June.
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Sheep flock (upland breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 60% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2026 Show. Entries close 22 October.
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Sheep Flock (rare & minority breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. Flock to consist of minimum 10 sheep of the same breed. Judging will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2026 Show. Entries close Thursday 22 October.
JUDGE: MRS S MILES, ULVERSTON

Class generously sponsored by LDNPA
Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August/September. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must own and manage his/her own sheep (minimum 10 sheep) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, management, breeding, marketing etc.
Allocation of marks:
40% presentation of the flock
20% management and understanding of sheep farming
20% marketing, commercial awareness
20% breeding policy
JUDGE: TBC

This class is open to all farm gardens regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close 2 July. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MRS C HENSMAN, KENDAL

This class is open to gardens of retired farmers or those associated with agriculture regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close 2 July. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MRS C HENSMAN, KENDAL