YFC

Young Farmers Rise

Young Farmer of the Year went to Jack Young, Carluke YFC, second place went to Beth Farmer, Kinross JAC and third place went to Stewart Shaw, Ednam JAC

Scottish Young farmers' stars shine at annual awards held at Dunblane Hydro

Overall winners from Kilmaurs YFC (L to R) Ross Montgomerie and Andrew Nisbet

Overall winners from Kilmaurs YFC (L to R) Ross Montgomerie and Andrew Nisbet

best cattle dressers

Kilmaurs YFC team wins top honours at National Beef Cattle Dressing Event

The competition is for SAYFC members

The competition is for SAYFC members

Making Scotch Lamb the star of the show with Lamb for St Andrew’s Day competition

Ewan Aitken, Strathearn JAC club chair

Ewan Aitken, Strathearn JAC club chair

Ewan’s New Path

Strathearn JAC’s Ewan Aitken on farming woes, missed meets, and Audi shift

Ben Nevis climb

Ben Nevis climb

80th Anniversary

Strathearn Junior Agricultural Club celebrates 80 years of community spirit

SAYFC's The Big Build

SAYFC's The Big Build

Inside SAYFC's goal to build a sustainable and community-focused centre

Cast members (L to R) Top - Tom Armstrong, Douglas Pinkerton. Bottom - Fraser Russell, Neve Crooks, Mia Crooks, Elizabeth Leggate, John Pinkerton. (image: SAYFC)

Cast members (L to R) Top - Tom Armstrong, Douglas Pinkerton. Bottom - Fraser Russell, Neve Crooks, Mia Crooks, Elizabeth Leggate, John Pinkerton. (image: SAYFC)

Young Farmers' band 'Bagri' launches heartfelt music video for mental health campaign

Digital Dairy Chain has teamed up with University of Strathclyde

Digital Dairy Chain has teamed up with University of Strathclyde

Pitch Your Idea

Young farming innovators wanted for ‘Dragon’s Den’ competition

Lesmahagow YFC wins The Scottish Farmer's £3 subscription drive, earning club-branded hoodies for their top performance in a three-month contest.

Lesmahagow YFC wins The Scottish Farmer's £3 subscription drive, earning club-branded hoodies for their top performance in a three-month contest.

YFC Subscription Win

Lesmahagow YFC triumphs in TSF digital offer, earning club-branded hoodies

Scott Anderson upon winning sheep stockjudging at the Highland Show this year

Scott Anderson upon winning sheep stockjudging at the Highland Show this year

Decade of Impact

Scott Anderson reflects on over a decade with Young Farmers

Winning first place at the West Area Talent Spot, following their performance named 'Sold as Seen, Stormy SW19'

Winning first place at the West Area Talent Spot, following their performance named 'Sold as Seen, Stormy SW19'

Charity, competitions, and concerts: Crossroads YFC's action-packed year

The cyclist that took part in the 80 mile challenge

The cyclist that took part in the 80 mile challenge

80 Miles Strong

Lower Nithsdale’s 80-mile charity cycle event

Cerys Seaton, Beith YFC chairperson

Cerys Seaton, Beith YFC chairperson

YFC Leader & Dairy Pro

Cerys Seaton reflects on 11 years with Young Farmers and her role as chairperson

Members celebrating with the small clubs rally trophy

Members celebrating with the small clubs rally trophy

Join the Tradition

Beith & District YFC celebrate trophy win and exciting exchange and annual events

Recruiting the next generation of young farmers at East Mainland Show

Recruiting the next generation of young farmers at East Mainland Show

Orkney Insights

From silage pits to shows: East Mainland Young Farmers' year in review

William Harvey, East Mainland YFC chair

William Harvey, East Mainland YFC chair

East Mainland YFC's William Harvey shares his journey and achievements

From Jeremy Clarkson to Taylor Swift with Harray YFC interviewee Aidan

Junior Young Farmer of the Year 2024 Kyle Scott of Crossroads YFC

Junior Young Farmer of the Year 2024 Kyle Scott of Crossroads YFC

Kyle Scott on winning the first ever SAYFC Junior Young Farmer of the Year award

Over 72 members scrub up well for their annual dinner dance

Over 72 members scrub up well for their annual dinner dance

The spotlight is on Harray Young Farmers as they discuss becoming Club of the Year

Ynyr Pugh and Ben Ryder.

Ynyr Pugh and Ben Ryder.

Young farmer teams up with family to save 200-year-old farm

Adam and Rita Pitney

Adam and Rita Pitney

Winners announced for the Young Organic Farmer/Grower of the Year Award 2024

Letham Primary School P2-3 were this years' winners

Letham Primary School P2-3 were this years' winners

Local schools in Perth and Kinross learn the roots of food

SAYFC Stockman of the year James Graham Ref: RH220624206 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

SAYFC Stockman of the year James Graham Ref: RH220624206 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

James Graham crowned Stockman of the Year 2024 at the Royal Highland Show

Sylvia Campbell and Caroline Leggate (pictured L to R) have been training hard for the 80-mile bike ride

Sylvia Campbell and Caroline Leggate (pictured L to R) have been training hard for the 80-mile bike ride

Avondale YFC celebrates 80 years with 80-mile cycle for Kilbryde Hospice

Jess Brown's talks about her journey with Banks of Tay YFC

Jess Brown's talks about her journey with Banks of Tay YFC

Jess Brown on Banks of Tay YFC: Growth, challenges, and highlights

Club members during their annual dinner dance held in January

Club members during their annual dinner dance held in January

Banks of Tay Young Farmers plan exiting summer of activities and competitions

RHET is seeking members from the Young Farmers to become ambassadors for their local RHET branch

RHET is seeking members from the Young Farmers to become ambassadors for their local RHET branch

The Royal Highland Educational Trust seeks Young Farmer ambassadors

External plans for the new SAYFC building at the Royal Highland Centre (image: SAYFC)

External plans for the new SAYFC building at the Royal Highland Centre (image: SAYFC)

SAYFC unveils £1m fundraising campaign for new building at Royal Highland Centre

Bower YFC celebrated after claiming the overall winning club title

Bower YFC celebrated after claiming the overall winning club title

Young farmers – Highland Rally: Bower YFC on a winning streak

£1200 raised during their tractor run for Border Search and Rescue Unit

£1200 raised during their tractor run for Border Search and Rescue Unit

Ednam YFC tractor run raises £1200 for Border Search and Rescue Unit

East Lothian JAC new members event

East Lothian JAC new members event

East Lothian JAC celebrate 85th year with growing success and community engagement

Robert Kennedy, chair of East Lothian JAC

Robert Kennedy, chair of East Lothian JAC

JAC interview with East Lothian chair Robert Kennedy

Jak Murray, club chairman 2024-25

Jak Murray, club chairman 2024-25

Jak Murray, Bower Young Farmers Club Chair talks to The Scottish Farmer

Winning club of the year at the Royal Highland show 2023

Winning club of the year at the Royal Highland show 2023

Northern spirit thrives with Bower Young Farmers taking on silage pits and peacocks

Newly appointed national vice chair Jillian Kennedy of Aberfeldy & District JAC and Alistair Brunton elected as the latest chair of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.

Newly appointed national vice chair Jillian Kennedy of Aberfeldy & District JAC and Alistair Brunton elected as the latest chair of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.

Ally and Jillian take on top roles as SAYFC elects team for 2024/25

Oliver Pirie, Turriff & District

Oliver Pirie, Turriff & District

Turriff & District: Interview with Oliver Pirie, JAC Chair 24-25

Turra's Tartan Fling fundraiser, raising over £25,000

Turra's Tartan Fling fundraiser, raising over £25,000

Turriff and District JAC triumph as Scotlands 13th largest Young Farmers club

Aberfeldy Chistmas ball including club members and trophy winners from 2023

Aberfeldy Chistmas ball including club members and trophy winners from 2023

From dung sales to international speech competitions: Aberfeldy JAC's 80-year journey

Aberfeldy YFC secretary Anna McDiarmid shares young farmer benefits

L-R) William Walker (Sponsor) - Hugh Dunlop, Holehosue - Mr W Purdon, Stravenhouse (Judge), George Purves (MD United Auctions)*

L-R) William Walker (Sponsor) - Hugh Dunlop, Holehosue - Mr W Purdon, Stravenhouse (Judge), George Purves (MD United Auctions)*

A full day of Young Farmers' calf rally competitions at Stirling

Winning the Talent Spot for the second year in a row was Crossroads YFC

Winning the Talent Spot for the second year in a row was Crossroads YFC

West Talent Spot: Crossroads YFC win for the second consecutive year

Anna Dunlop programme co-ordinator at Farmstrong Scotland

Anna Dunlop programme co-ordinator at Farmstrong Scotland

Dunlop joins Scottish farming wellness program, wears wellies for new role

Over 200 people attended the Young Crofters launch event (image credits: Karen Maclean)

Over 200 people attended the Young Crofters launch event (image credits: Karen Maclean)

Bright future for island agriculture with launch of Western Isles Young Crofters

Overall champion from Finn Christie sold for £4000 Ref:RH290324178 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Overall champion from Finn Christie sold for £4000 Ref:RH290324178 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer...

Finn Christie sold the top priced Young Farmers calf at Thainstone

Junior champion came from Harry Askwith of Low Mown Meadows

Junior champion came from Harry Askwith of Low Mown Meadows

Harry Askwith stood champion at Darlington junior farmers' show and sale

Carluke Young Farmers raised a great amount for charity

Carluke Young Farmers raised a great amount for charity

Carluke YFC 80th anniversary fundraising secures impressive sum for RSABI

Fife farmer Ally Brunton, vice-chair of SAYFC, is pictured here with his #AreEweOK? lambing shed artwork.

Fife farmer Ally Brunton, vice-chair of SAYFC, is pictured here with his #AreEweOK? lambing shed artwork.

RSABI, SAYFC unite for #KeepTalking campaign during farm challenges

Left to Right: Laura Wight and Kim Laird

Left to Right: Laura Wight and Kim Laird

Biggar YF Interview: Chair Kim Laird and Secretary Laura Wight share insights

Concert cast performing at their annual variety concert

Concert cast performing at their annual variety concert

80 years of Biggar and District YFC: A year of achievements and charity endeavours

The champion from Adam Mackillop and the reserve from Fergus Forbes pictured with the judge, David Murdo Wright

The champion from Adam Mackillop and the reserve from Fergus Forbes pictured with the judge, David Murdo Wright

Triple the entries set Young Farmer calf centre record at Dingwall

Jane Strawhorn 2023 national chair

Jane Strawhorn 2023 national chair

An inside look at SAYFC's national chair Jane Strawhorn's journey in office

2023 Talentspot winners Crossroads YFC strut their stuff

2023 Talentspot winners Crossroads YFC strut their stuff

Young Farmers are set to shine during the annual West Region Talentspot competition

Ellen Kerr Award Scheme's 40th anniversary on May 17th, sailing aboard the Sir Walter Scott steamship on Loch Katrine.

Ellen Kerr Award Scheme's 40th anniversary on May 17th, sailing aboard the Sir Walter Scott steamship on Loch Katrine.

Ellen Kerr Award Scheme 40th celebration welcomes past and present Young Farmers

SAYFC finance chair Aimée Margrove

SAYFC finance chair Aimée Margrove

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