Commoners explain sheep farming reality to 'sensationalist' Monbiot

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Given that George Monbiot has turned down an invitation to speak at the NSA Sheep Event in July, it was very interesting to see the reception he was given when he agreed to attend the Federation of Cumbria Commoners' AGM in March.Mr Monbiot is fast becoming a household name with his frequent television appearances and newspaper articles blaming farming for every environment problem from loss of diversity to flooding. Yet the Cumbria Commoners were incredibly polite to the political campaigner and conservationist, listening patiently to his presentation before he was joined on stage by local farmers for a question and answer session.