Young Farmers

Young farmers

New president and outgoing president of Somerset YFC.

Success at young farmers AGM as members presented with awards

Landrake Young Farmers book launch event.

Landrake Young Farmers book launch event.

Young farmers club launches cookbook to raise funds for charity

New Rally team.

New Rally team.

New county officers elected and awards presented at YFC AGM

Luke Pearce (junior vice chairman), Eleanor Gassor (chairman), Paul Leighfield (county president), Natasha Candy (rally chairman) and Rob Gooding (vice chairman).

Luke Pearce (junior vice chairman), Eleanor Gassor (chairman), Paul Leighfield (county president), Natasha Candy (rally chairman) and Rob Gooding (vice chairman).

'YFC is what you make of it': Chair reveals all about being part of young farmers

Andrew Rowe from Warleggan YFC, accepting the trophy (kindly donated by Lodge & Thomas), on behalf of the Cornwall YFC team. Image: Celtic Photography

Andrew Rowe from Warleggan YFC, accepting the trophy (kindly donated by Lodge & Thomas), on behalf of the Cornwall YFC team. Image: Celtic Photography

Young farmers rejoice after winning the Tamar Cup at last week's rugby match

NFYFC President John Lee OBE DL, Bay Bardwell, farmer (and judge) Holly Atkinson and Flip Czajkowski, PR Manager for Isuzu UK who sponsored the award.

NFYFC President John Lee OBE DL, Bay Bardwell, farmer (and judge) Holly Atkinson and Flip Czajkowski, PR Manager for Isuzu UK who sponsored the award.

Young farmers from south west shine in NFYFC Achiever Awards

Bampton YFC members.

Bampton YFC members.

Club of the month

Bampton YFC plan series of exciting events in lead up to Christmas

Devon YFC annual harvest service.

Devon YFC annual harvest service.

Young farmers donate food at joyful harvest festival service

Pictures of Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers Dinner and Dance 2024

Pictures of Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers Dinner and Dance 2024

PICTURES: Helston and St Keverne YFC celebrate another successful year

Cornwall YFC Annual General Meeting.

Cornwall YFC Annual General Meeting.

New chair elected and awards presented at young farmer's AGM

Curly’s Farm YFC.

Curly’s Farm YFC.

Survey results revealed as part of National Young Farmers' Week

Buckland Brewer Carnival Float. Image: Devon YFC

Buckland Brewer Carnival Float. Image: Devon YFC

Club of the month

Carnival fun for Buckland Brewer YFC members

Winners of the 2023 bursary: Olivia Parker, Henry Matthews, Oscar Wallace-Cook, Lola Strawbridge, Isabella Rhodes, Zoe Stanbury.

Winners of the 2023 bursary: Olivia Parker, Henry Matthews, Oscar Wallace-Cook, Lola Strawbridge, Isabella Rhodes, Zoe Stanbury.

Calling all agriculture students: Apply now for young farmer bursary

Young farmers at Valley Ducks in Truro.

Young farmers at Valley Ducks in Truro.

Young farmers take tour of farm to learn all about eggs

Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers have held another successful ploughing match this year

Helston and St Keverne Young Farmers have held another successful ploughing match this year

IN PICTURES: Young farmers shine at annual ploughing competition

Tom Retallick, Cornwall YFC, third place - Senior Stockman of the Year.

Tom Retallick, Cornwall YFC, third place - Senior Stockman of the Year.

Success for young farmer in Stockman of the Year competition

Emma Harris of St Columb YFC and Libby Reynolds from Camelford YFC hand out the NFU Mutual baseball caps at the Cornwall YFC County Rally, August 31 2024.

Emma Harris of St Columb YFC and Libby Reynolds from Camelford YFC hand out the NFU Mutual baseball caps at the Cornwall YFC County Rally, August 31 2024.

From butter churning to tractor driving: Fun day for all at YFC county rally

Megan Pearce, Sam Zeale and Bethany Ansdell at North Devon Show. Image Devon YFC

Megan Pearce, Sam Zeale and Bethany Ansdell at North Devon Show. Image Devon YFC

Club of the month

Braunton young farmers create successful YFC tent at show

Somerset YFC celebrate 90 years with a cream tea.

Somerset YFC celebrate 90 years with a cream tea.

Young farmers club celebrates 90 years with cream tea event

Wedmore YFC, finalist in the Club of the Year award.

Wedmore YFC, finalist in the Club of the Year award.

South west stars shine as finalists in young farmer awards revealed

South west teams triumph at annual Tug of War competition

Amy Wonnacott and Tracy Hounsome from Dorset YFC with Vivien Ng from Dorset County Hospital.

Amy Wonnacott and Tracy Hounsome from Dorset YFC with Vivien Ng from Dorset County Hospital.

Young farmers raise £600 for hospital to thank staff for county organiser's treatment

Club of the month

Tavistock YFC take part in range of different activities

The Devon YFC three peaks team at the start of their journey.

The Devon YFC three peaks team at the start of their journey.

Young farmers Three Peaks Challenge raises £8,000 for charity

Team members during a training walk – hiking between Porlock and Lynmouth on the North Devon Coastline.

Team members during a training walk – hiking between Porlock and Lynmouth on the North Devon Coastline.

Young farmers take on three peaks challenge next week for charity

Melplash Agricultural Society's young farmers at the stock judging competition.

Melplash Agricultural Society's young farmers at the stock judging competition.

Young farmers take part in annual dairy stock judging competition

Devon YFC Brainstrust team.

Devon YFC Brainstrust team.

Success for young farmers across south west at national competitions day

Dorset YFC tug of war team.

Dorset YFC tug of war team.

Young farmers celebrate successes at SWA competitions day

Culm Valley's Club Exchange with Beacon YFC from East Riding of Yorkshire

Culm Valley's Club Exchange with Beacon YFC from East Riding of Yorkshire

Club of the month

Huge success for young farmers group in recent competitions

Woolsery Club Members.

Woolsery Club Members.

Club of the month

Woolsery YFC picks up trophy as membership continues to grow

Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, stars of the ITV programme Fletchers on the Farm.

Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, stars of the ITV programme Fletchers on the Farm.

Stars of Fletchers on the Farm to help judge young talent at NFYFC Achiever Awards

Agri-debate on impact of environmental initiatives on food prices

Agri-debate on impact of environmental initiatives on food prices

Young farmers to host agri-debate at annual show this month

Polden Hills YFC winners.

Polden Hills YFC winners.

Somerset YFC members take part in annual county rally

Newton Abbot YFC at the group beef stock judging finals, taking home two firsts and two seconds.

Newton Abbot YFC at the group beef stock judging finals, taking home two firsts and two seconds.

Club of the month

Newton Abbot likes to keep busy - with car wash, big breakfast, tractor run and more

Many young farmers took part in competitions at the Dorset YFC Rally.

Many young farmers took part in competitions at the Dorset YFC Rally.

Young farmers take part in competitions for annual rally day

John Lee OBE DL, from Devon, has been elected as president of NFYFC.

John Lee OBE DL, from Devon, has been elected as president of NFYFC.

New president of NFYFC - who is from the south west - elected at AGM

Cornwall YFC members at the end of the challenge.

Cornwall YFC members at the end of the challenge.

Young farmers raise more than £10,000 after walking 85 miles across Ireland

Totnes Young Farmers.

Totnes Young Farmers.

Young farmers head to national finals - for first time ever - thanks to drama success

Axminster YFC presenting £1,262 to Axminster Hospital League of Friends. Image: Devon YFC

Axminster YFC presenting £1,262 to Axminster Hospital League of Friends. Image: Devon YFC

Club of the month

Axminster YFC works hard to raise funds for charity

Molly Rundle, St Columb (Junior Member of the Year third place) and Molly Bersey, Landrake (Senior Member of the Year third year).

Molly Rundle, St Columb (Junior Member of the Year third place) and Molly Bersey, Landrake (Senior Member of the Year third year).

Success for Cornwall YFC members during weekend of competitions

James from Malmesbury YFC won Junior member of the Year.

James from Malmesbury YFC won Junior member of the Year.

Wiltshire young farmer comes out top in Junior Member of the Year competition

Haldon and Exe Valley Choirs that came 1st and 2nd respectively

Haldon and Exe Valley Choirs that came 1st and 2nd respectively

Devon YFC has 'record-breaking' weekend with 102 members through to national finals

Senior Member of the Year winner with County Chairman Amy Wonnacott and County President Mr Andy Seare.

Senior Member of the Year winner with County Chairman Amy Wonnacott and County President Mr Andy Seare.

Young farmer from Dorset comes first in Senior Member of the Year competition

Winners of the disco dancing competition.

Winners of the disco dancing competition.

Pictures: Somerset YFC club comes out top in disco dancing competition!

Giacomo and Matteo, at Higher Farm in Somerset.

Giacomo and Matteo, at Higher Farm in Somerset.

Farmer to run three marathons BAREFOOT to raise funds for kitchen gardens in schools

Bow YFC with the Access Communications Services Team. Image: Devon YFC

Bow YFC with the Access Communications Services Team. Image: Devon YFC

Club of the month

Bow YFC learn BSL to make sure all members feel welcome

Young farmers at the Oxford Real Farming Conference.

Young farmers at the Oxford Real Farming Conference.

Young farmers record new podcast at Oxford Real Farming Conference

Members of Devon YFC at the ball.

Members of Devon YFC at the ball.

Young farmers dance the night away at annual county ball

Various photos of Wedmore YFC's show over the years.

Various photos of Wedmore YFC's show over the years.

Young farmer's group to host 90th annual show - at same place where it all began

Wells and Glastonbury YFC Charity Tractor Run.

Wells and Glastonbury YFC Charity Tractor Run.

Somerset tractor run raises incredible £1,527 for mental ill health charity

Mary Stacey (organiser), Rachael Ware (treasurer), Melanie Julian (secretary and youngest member), Ken Ware (chairman), Harold Hayes (original member), Val Ware (organiser), Dennis Boundy (advisor) and Olive Stevens (original member).

Mary Stacey (organiser), Rachael Ware (treasurer), Melanie Julian (secretary and youngest member), Ken Ware (chairman), Harold Hayes (original member), Val Ware (organiser), Dennis Boundy (advisor) and Olive Stevens (original member).

Young farmers club mark 70 years with reunion dinner

Cruwys Morchard YFC Disco Dance Team

Cruwys Morchard YFC Disco Dance Team

Club of the month

'Young and lively' Cruwys Morchard YFC is club of the month

Oscar Wallace-Cook.

Oscar Wallace-Cook.

Devon agricultural student wins £500 further education bursary

Current Dorset YFC County Chairman, Amy Wonnacott, taking part in the ploughing match last year.

Current Dorset YFC County Chairman, Amy Wonnacott, taking part in the ploughing match last year.

Young farmers club to host ploughing match next month