NFYFC president May 2011-2012
Matt Baker
Matt was born in Durham and grew up on his family's sheep farm. His love of the countryside and animals made him the natural choice for fronting such shows as Secret Britain, One Man and His Dog, Animal Rescue and a BBC NE natural history series.
He is currently one of the main presenters of Countryfile, shown every Sunday on BBC1.
A former Blue Peter presenter, Matt has won two BAFTAs for Best Children's presenter. He is the regular co-host of The One Show and was also a finalist of Strictly Come Dancing 2010 and took part in the 2011 live tour.
As a boy, Matt was a British gymnastic and sports acrobatics champion, later joining the BBC Grandstand team as a world gymnastics presenter and commentator. He is also a hang-gliding world record holder. Matt is a regular BBC commentator for a host of sporting events including the Olympics.
Matt is a big supporter of YFC and has helped with judging and other events and competitions. His mum, Janice, is Durham YFC's county organiser.
You can read the news of Matt's election at the 2011 AGM in Blackpool by clicking this link.
NFYFC chairman of council (November 2011-12)
James Williams
James grew up in St Albans and after attending local schools completed a degree in agricultural engineering at Harper Adams University in Shropshire. He went on to take up the position as the President of the Students Union at Harper Adams for a sabbatical year before joining Frontier Agriculture, a nationwide agricultural merchant where he traded fertiliser. He is about to take on a new role at a local buying group - North Herts Farmers as General Manager.James has been involved with agriculture since a very young age and this led him to be involved with young farmers of which he has been a member now for 19 years. Having progressed through various posts throughout the years, becoming county chairman, then representing over 10,000 members on the board of management and now recently being elected as the National Chairman of Young Farmers’ Clubs.
He is also involved in the Hertfordshire County Show and the Redbourn and District Agricultural Competitions Association.
HIs past times include snowboarding, walking, micro light flying, DIY and getting involved on the farm.
NFYFC vice chairman of council
Milly Wastie
Milly is the East Midlands regional officer for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) overseeing the fundraising, marketing and communications for the charity in that region. She is a dedicated YFC member, as well as being past chairwoman of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Group (ARAC), Milly is also vice chairman of the NFYFC Council and its Northamptonshire representative. She is YFC chairwoman of the East Midlands area and has been shortlisted for the National Young Achievers Award for commitment to the voluntary sector.
Having completed a BA (Hons) in Business and Management in 2010 she is now an ambassador for young farmers.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, horse riding, socializing with friends and has recently become involved with pedigree cattle showing at local agricultural shows.
NFYFC vice chairwoman of council
Claire Worden
Claire has been a member of Lostwithiel yfc in Cornwall for 12yrs. She has held the position of Chairman twice and she is the current programme secretary. She has led the county in the form of General Purpose Chairman, and she has been a South West Area representative for 4 years. Claire is now in her third year representing Cornwall and SWA at national council. She is currently the Competitions steering group Chairman after 2 years on the committee.
Claire has always been a very active member competing in many different competitions at different levels. She has also been actively involved in the Discovery programme where she has been to Sweden and Slovenia for the European Rally.
In her spare time she plays and coaches hockey at both club and county level.
NFYFC council steering groups
Agriculture & rural affairs
Chairwoman: Helen Reeve (Norfolk YFC)Vice chairwoman: Chris Bateman (GloucestershireYFC)
Competitions
Chairwoman: Claire Worden (Cornwall YFC)
Vice chairwoman: Hannah Talbot (Worcestershire YFC)
Events
Chairwoman: Hollie Harris (East Riding of Yorkshire YFC)Vice chairman: Lucy Bellefontaine (Suffolk YFC)
Personal development
Chairwoman: Claire Swinburne (Durham YFC)Vice chairman: Bob Dronfield (Derbyshire YFC)
