Who doesn't love a Fatstock show? (Well, Chris our vet friend for one. I think he's seen more farm animals than he's eaten hot dinners, as the saying goes). But we absolutely loved crowding into the marquee with all the real farming folk. It was a treat to see beautifully reared animals. I tried not to think about the reason for their existence.

The mayor of Truro was present, of course. He wore his impressive chain of office to hand out the rosettes.

The sheep were interested in goings-on and watched competitors in their class very closely.

This young farmer was in charge of some amazingly clean and fluffy sheep.

Here's another farmer in the making. He's only 5, one of the listed handlers. He had his very own boy-sized crook with a curly horn handle.

He waited patiently for his turn while his father discussed farming matters with other experts. A boy can't be blamed for getting bored and trying out his skills on Dad's legs.

I couldn't see very much of the proceedings in the ring. Everyone was keen to see and applaud the winning beasts.

I concentrated on the faces of the people instead. I wonder how you get a ringside seat?

There were some lovely portraits to be had. Look at that dear man with his flat cap. I bet he's seen some changes in farming over the years.

The Primestock and Produce Show includes exhibitions of vegetables like these perfect red onions -

- these huge fodder beet -

- and these amazing cabbages. Chris's hand is there for scale. Impressive but could they really be good to eat?

Other categories include flower arranging -

- handicrafts -

- and that very popular category: jam making.

Long may these local shows continue. Good, honest food produced by fine, honest folk. Thank you, Truro farmers!