Devon YFC

At this evening’s AGM we were so excited to launch our #WeGrowFutures campaign! Delivered in partnership with @nfum, this celebrates the impact Devon YFC has had on our member’s knowledge, confidence and careers. Check out the campaign video here: m.youtube.com/watch?feature=…

Dan Grist set up the choir for @DevonYFC members and beyond, to bring the community together. Hit the link to read all about Dan's YFC journey and the choir's night with Kaleb 🙌 farmersguardian.com/news/4158759/d… #YFC @NFYFC #youngfarmers #choir #singing

As the winter months set in and weather conditions threaten to wreak havoc on our roads, our lead sponsor @nfum is sharing driving advice for motorists. Even if you’re a native to the countryside, take a look at these tips for rural driving 👉 bit.ly/48opjlP

YFCs are keeping busy this festive season with tractor runs, crafts, carol singing and fundraisers. Impressive work from @DevonYFC who sang Christmas carols with Kaleb Cooper at an event to raise money for the Kaleb Cooper Bursary. #YoungFarmers

Trophies were presented and a new county team elected at the @DevonYFC AGM... southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/23991635.…

Our brand-new, 16-page December newsletter is out now and PACKED with YFC stories from across the county. Have a read online here 👉 bit.ly/3T8BwHe Also take a look at some job opportunities with Wastenage Farms, Stags and @stbonifacevets! #ProudtobeDevonYFC

Congrats to Jack Tucker @DevonYFC – winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by @KUHN_UK. Jack's impressive calf trading business – J T Livestock – stood out the most to the judges. 👉 nfyfc.org.uk/entrepreneur-o… #YoungFarmers

Our November newsletter is out now and includes our current county officer’s final reports, as well as updates from Totnes, Clawton, Yarcombe and Chulmleigh YFC 🎆 Read it online here: bit.ly/47fWcAy #ProudtobeDevonYFC @NFYFC

Last night we visited the @Batemansprayers factory in Chulmleigh! 30 members attended and got to see the process of how the sprayers are manufactured on site. Thank you to everyone at Bateman Sprayers for giving up your time to show us around #YFCAgri

The @DartingtonCBT Educational Bursaries are available NOW! Diploma Level students who are resident in Devon & Cornwall can apply online here: dcbt.co.uk. The application deadline is 31st October 2023.

Alongside Devon NFU, we’re looking forward to hosting our annual Harvest Festival at Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 29th October! 🌾 Everyone is welcome!

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER! 🌅 Our latest newsletter is out now and includes a report of this year’s AGRI trip to Holland, as well as our Junior Travel Scholarship to Sweden and lots more! Have a read online here: bit.ly/3Q1JxM0

Our July newsletter is out now and includes all the results from this year’s Outdoor Activities Day and updates from Chittlehampton, Haldon, Dartmouth, Yarcombe and Meshaw YFC. Also, don’t miss a new job vacancy with @nfum Crediton. Read online 👉 bit.ly/3rdwEoc @NFYFC

Amazing news! Congratulations! 🥳🏆🐑 Young #Devon sheep farmer wins a year of top-level training with British Wool 👉 devonlive.com/news/devon-new… @BritishWool @BritishWoolFarm @DevonYFC #BritishWool #ChampionWool #WoolRevolution #agriculture #farming #farmers #sheep #sheep365

Our June newsletter is out now and includes all the competition results from this year’s @DevonCountyShow and a round up of what our clubs have been up to across social media. Have a read online here: bit.ly/42lvaF6 @NFYFC

Did you miss our Agri Debate at this year’s @DevonCountyShow? You can now watch it back over on our YouTube channel! Chaired by Devon YFC President David Fursdon, panellists included Sam Briant-Evans, Peter Reed, Liz Warner and Megan Broom. Watch here: bit.ly/3MNh362

Congratulations to @DevonYFC on another excellent @DevonCountyShow debate. What a magnificent & impressive panel discussing "To farm or not to farm: - are there enough opportunities for the next generation?"

Our April newsletter is out now and includes lots of recent competition and sport results, as well as updates from our clubs and groups . Have a read online here: bit.ly/3K27Ghm #ProudtobeDevonYFC #WeGrowFutures @NFYFC

Take a look at this article following Wednesday’s on-farm talk at Crealy Farm. This talk was the final instalment of our AGRI Business Programme and began with Matthew Ilsley from @nfum talking about farm health and safety. 👉 bit.ly/40R1aRq @NFYFC

10 inspiring rural careers! 🌾 To celebrate #NationalCareersWeek we wanted to reflect on the diversity of countryside careers available to us. This podcast isn’t just about inspiring people, but it’s also a space to celebrate careers in the countryside 👇 [a thread] #NCW2023

The @DartingtonCBT degree-level educational bursary application window is now open! To find out more, as well as apply using the online application form, go to dcbt.co.uk. The deadline is the 30th April 2023.