A family-run business in Long Whatton has been voted as our reader's favourite farm shop.
Manor Organic Farm Shop, in Loughborough has gained more than 50 per cent of the votes in an online poll which was launched this week by the Mercury.
A handful of farm shops from across the county were nominated, but Manor Organic Farm Shop was a clear winner.
Owner Graeme Matravers said: "It's fantastic, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us.
"We are a friendly traditional farm shop who pride ourselves on quality products.
"We always aim to give great service and our staff are key to our win."
The family have been farming organically for the past 20 years, with a herd of rare breed Longhorn cattle, sheep, turkeys, chickens, geese and ducks, donkeys, goats, rabbits all located on the farm.
Manor Organic Farm is also home to a butchery, bakery and tearoom-cafe.
"We sell everything and it's all organic," added Graham.
Helen Sutherland voted for the farm shop on Facebook. She said: "It's got to be Manor Organic Farm, lovely produce and run by lovely people. Food in the tea room is wonderful."
Anna Clayton said: "Manor Organic farm is great. The meat is lovely and my son loves feeding the animals there."
Jonathan Pearce said: "Manor Organic Farm Shop because they have a very friendly team of farmers, butchers and bakers which provide very high quality organic produce in a lovely setting."
Elizabeth Dodson said: "Manor Organic Farm has quality food, including delicious bread and cakes from their on-site bakery.
"They always give us a bag of food to feed the farm animals and regularly offer tours of the farm so you can see where the food comes from - a firm family favourite."
Farndon Fields Farm Shop, in Market Harborough was voted in second place.
In joint third place was Henley's Farm Shop, in Oadby, Picks Organic Farm Shop, in Hamilton and Attfields Farm Shop, in Whetstone, who all received the same amount of votes.
This week we are asking our readers to vote for their favourite pub or bar in Leicestershire.
Voting opens at midday on Monday and will close at midday on Wednesday.
To vote either visit our Facebook page by searching 'Leicester Mercury'.
Or alternatively e-mail reporter Yasmin Duffin at: yasminduffin@leicestermercury.co.uk
