Comments on: Did you see us on Jimmy’s Farming Heroes?

By: Harry

Harry — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:35:00 +0000

Really enjoyed the show, especially hearing that organic’s still on the rise!!

By: jules

jules — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:21:36 +0000

“I want a cotton bag!” (toys out of pram!). Paid GBP16.99 for a book in August – now it’s GBP12.99 with a cotton bag – boo! hoo! – at least can I purchase a cotton bag? … please nicely?

By: Sally Rowe

Sally Rowe — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:08:14 +0000

I really enjoyed the programme so much so that we have returned to Riverford following a short break. Our break was not due to anything from Riverford but to our support of a new independant greengrocer in our small Town.Unfortunately the veg although locally sourced has proved far too expensive and is not organic. The principles of Riverford and as such the cost of food allows us to eat well support small farmers and reduce the damage to the land. Mr Watson is inspirational and evidence that there is some good in this world if you look for it and are prepared to work together.

By: wendy

wendy — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:21:10 +0000

I echo all the congratulations – and the disappointment that it was so short . The only thing that brought me up short ws the sight of white fields – ?polytunnels? Could Guy, in one of his newsletters please explain these – I know they have them in Spain for organics as well – but they seem to me to deprive the produce of sunshine, just the thing I need from my food, there being far too little warmth around at the moment!

By: Laura & Ian Napier

Laura & Ian Napier — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:20:57 +0000

I can only echo what has been written already. We have been satisfied customers for many years & we’re impressed that the service & produce has not deteriorated as the company has grown, if anything it’s got better. Seeing the farm on TV reminded us of our visit last year where we consumed lots of Jane’s yummy recipes in the field kitchen – I highly recommend it!

By: Gill Rubie

Gill Rubie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:02:25 +0000

I also watched the programme as I was interested to see the farm at Riverford. I am a Rivernene customer and have been so for nearly 3 years. However I was aware of Riverford when I lived in Portsmouth but due to work and the area I was not happy to have a box delivered and left on the dorrstep all day. This changed when I moved. I have to be conscious of diet and it was recommended that I eat organic food wherever possible. The veg box is a god send and also reminds me of being in the allotment with my dad (he still has this today and is organic!). This is a very good scheme abnd I try to persuade all my work colleagues to join the shceme too, keep up the good work!

By: MARY

MARY — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:11:06 +0000

Delighted to see Guy on the programme extolling the virtues of organic veg – and what a good job you did too! I still really look forward to receiving ours each week and there’s no question that the taste and freshness is second to none. It really is possible to eat well and not cost the earth – in both senses. Well done and thank you so much!

By: KandM

KandM — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:53:33 +0000

Really enjoyed the programme; just disappointed that the whole programme wasn’t devoted to Riverford!
We’ve been customers for some time and are now getting our veg from Norton, which is close to where we live so great to know the veg isn’t travelling far. We’ve also known for some time that we’re paying less for our Riverford veggies than when we bought from the big supermarkets. Much better quality and taste from Riverford too. Sometimes it’s a bit of a pain planning meals to use up all the veg, but stir fries and soups are the answer for us & we’re probably much healthier for it!

By: Krishna

Krishna — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:03:21 +0000

I love everything about Riverford and after reading Guy’s note about appearing on Jimmy’s Farming Heroes we all tuned in and sat down to watch the programme with much excitement and pride. We are long standing customers of Riverford and pass the word on to as many people as will listen (always a hard job as people just seem to think organic means expensive, WRONG!). Shame they didn’t mention the meat and dairy as well, as they are also suberb. I never look at the website to see what we will be getting as even after all these years, still enjoy the complete surprise of seeing what’s in the box when it arrives. (I was shocked though to see how Riverford production had grown – wow) Anyway, keep up the good work and well done and thanks to everyone that has a hand in the Riverford organisation.

By: Frances Carter

Frances Carter — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:10:58 +0000

I saw the program and was very impressed. I had looked at the website several times, but had not quite got round to ordering. However seeing the operation on TV, then talking to a friend who gets Riverford boxes has spurred me to order my first box. Heres hoping it’s as good as it seems!