Surrey Young Farmers

Surrey Young Farmers Clubs are part of a national organisation of approximately 28,000 members.  We currently have 9 clubs operating throughout Surrey, with our Junior clubs catering to the 10-16 age range and our senior clubs, the 16 – 26 age range.  Young Farmers clubs (YFCs) seek to meet the needs of young people through educational, training and social programmes that encourage personal development, community involvement and concern for the environment.

Our young people are empowered to run their organisation themselves through an established committee structure, running from clubs to National Federation.  At club level this involves members annually electing club officers, who have responsibility for the running of their club and programme.   Typically, clubs are involved in a wide range of activities from crafts, sports, farm visits, and talks, to conservation projects, fundraising, quiz nights, outdoor pursuits and night hikes.

The County Federation also provides members with the opportunity to be involved in skills training, residential training weekends and a comprehensive competitions programme.  Furthermore, at regional and national level, members can tap into further training and international travel opportunities.

In May, the Surrey Young Farmers run their annual Cowpie Country Show in Betchworth, which attracts about 20,000 visitors.  The show holds a host of main ring attractions, livestock and YFC competitions.  There are up to fifty trade stands and a YFC marquee displaying examples of Young Farmers’ work.

Members do not need to be involved in farming to be a Young Farmer, just within the age range or 10 – 26.   New members are always welcomed.

Contacts:

Lorraine Viles.

Tel:             01483 769786

Fax:            01483 769786

e-mail:        admin@surreyyfc.co.uk

Sharon Dalton

Tel:        07763 168310

e-mail:       sharon@surreyyfc.co.uk

Website:    www.surreyyfc.co.uk

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