Yorkshire Young Farmers invite you to the Executive Committee EGM Meeting on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at Pannal Golf Club, Follifoot Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1ES.

You will also be able to join via Zoom if you are unable to make it in person, but still want to represent your club/district.

Please let us know if you will be attending by completing the RSVP below.

Thank you!

Yorkshire Young Farmers invite you to the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday 23rd January 2025 at Pannal Golf Club, Follifoot Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1ES.

You will also be able to join via Zoom if you are unable to make it in person, but still want to represent your club/district.

Please let us know if you will be attending by completing the RSVP below.

Thank you!

GFW act as Agents for the Lartingon Estate.  Their client, in a bid to support the next generation of farmers is launching an exciting initiative to give a new entrant to farming the opportunity having a five year farm business tenancy agreement on land at The Lartington Estate.

They are calling the project the Next Generation Farmers and the opportunity will provide a newly converted contemporary home and about 167 acres of land.   The opportunity is designed for individuals who may be new to farming and who would typically face barriers when competing for a tenancy, such as lack of proven experience, barriers to accessing finance or risk aversion from landlords.  The project is seen as a stepping stone providing the tools and experience to establish a farming career.  By the end of five years, tenants will ideally have built the skills, confidence and credentials to apply for other farm tenancies.

The attached document encompasses:

• GFW’s letting brochure
• The eligibility criteria for tenants
• Opportunity Guidance
• Draft Farm Business Tenancy.

The Landlord is willing to provide a Mentor to the new tenants and their Business Plan will be encompassed within the tenancy and monitored on a six-monthly basis to ensure the tenants are on track with their plan.

Any questions regarding the tenancy opportunity, please contact:

carolynmilburn@georgefwhite.co.uk
0333 920 2220

At the beginning of November 2024, Emma Dunkley and 16 members from NFYFC travelled to Canada as part of National Young Farmers travel opportunities. This was an amazing experience for Emma and the YFC members who toured farms and also attended the Royal Winter Fair. Within the farm tours members visited 2 dairy farms, a maple tree farm, a livestock and farmers market and a soya bean processing plant.

The intrepid explorers also had dinner at the top of the CN Tower which by all accounts was an experience in itself. At the end of the week the group spent 2 days at the Royal Winter Fair where they got to see the Canadian National Holstein Show.

Following the trip Emma stated she would encourage anyone to apply for NFYFCs travel opportunities and make the most of your young farmers membership.

Emma Dunkley, Thirsk YFC

Yorkshire Young Farmers invite you to the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday 21st November 2024 at Pannal Golf Club, Follifoot Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1ES.

You will also be able to join via Zoom if you are unable to make it in person, but still want to represent your club/district.

Please let us know if you will be attending by completing the RSVP below.

Thank you!

On Sunday 23rd June 2024 we gathered together for a Service of Celebration at St. Michaels Church, Kirklington, Bedale with Reverend James Gwyn-Thomas. The welcome was kindly given by County President Adrian Willis, with a bible reading given by Isabelle Bush of Farnley Estate YFC, a poem written and presented by Kelly Armitage, Lawkland YFC and prayers by Joe Holmes, Worth Valley YFC. After a beautiful service we were served afternoon tea in the village hall by Rosie, Emma and Erin from Lawkland YFC. It was lovely to get together to reminisce about times gone by, remember absent friends and wonder what the next fify years holds for YFYFC.

YFYFC Poem written by Kelly Armitage

Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers started in 1974 
Who knew what the next 50 years would have in store
Members came and members went
Being part of young farmers, is time well spent

Knaresborough House was the home of YFC
Then a move to YAS was the place to be
Embracing change is a very important thing
Encouraging new members and ideas they bring

Country President Adrian Willis is someone everyone knows
If he’s not giving advice, he’s embroidering clothes
A big thank you must go to all the volunteers
There’s been too many to mention over the years

YFC best known for a place to meet your husband or wife
A partner in crime or simply a friend for life
Competitions vary from Stock Judging & baking
Skills learnt from public speaking & minute taking

County Chairman Kirsty Chapple has gone the extra mile
Standing for a third time, giving support with a smile
Fun, Learning & Achievement has always been a YFC phrase
Fundraising events for charity always some of the best days.

AGM in Blackpool was a really great weekend
Members from up and down country would attend
Lots of fun was had and too much money spent
Swapping T-shirts on the Sunday was basically how it went

County Rally is the main event of the year
Tug of war is the place to be to shout & cheer
Competition prep causes lots of stress
What the judge will place 1st is anyone’s guess

A special mention to those no longer here
Take a moment to smile or shed tear
Thank you YFC for everyone we have met along the way
Once young and keen maybe some now old and grey

So here’s to a main advantage of YFC

Friends for life it’s simply the place to be
Let’s keep this movement alive and promote wherever
Young Farmers creates memories that will simply last forever

Yorkshire Young Farmers invite you to the Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday 25th April 2024 at Pannal Golf Club, Follifoot Road, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1ES.

You will also be able to join via Zoom if you are unable to make it in person, but still want to represent your club/district.

Please let us know if you will be attending by completing the RSVP below.

Thank you!

Hosted by Yorkshire YFC, at The Graham School, Scarborough on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March 2024.

Please find detailed below the NA Weekend Programme published 1st March 2024.

The Promotions & Skills Committee are reviewing the training attended by members.

Whether you are a junior just starting your YFC journey, an intermediate who is thinking about taking on an officer role or a senior member who has attended YFC for a number of years – your views are important to us and help the P&S Committee make decisions about the training we offer to members.

Can you please complete the attached questionnaire and return to County Office by Monday 19th February 2024.  

Entries will be entered into a prize draw kindly sponsored by Mole Valley Stores, Ripley, near Harrogate.

The results of the questionnaire will be discussed at the Promotions & Skills Committee Meeting held on 22nd February 2024.