The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is the head body of 659 Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) located throughout England and Wales.
The NFYFC is dedicated to providing a framework within which its clubs can provide young people aged 10-26 with a wealth of new experiences and opportunities. These include personal development and training opportunities that enable members to learn an array of new skills, take part in a varied competitions programme, get involved with the local community, have a voice on rural issues, travel abroad and enjoy a dynamic social life.
The organisation’s membership comprises 22,000 young people from a variety of backgrounds, all of whom share an interest in the rural environment. As such, the NFYFC is the largest rural youth organisation of its kind in the UK. The NFYFC’s policies are decided by a National Council, which comprises 120 members and associate members, half of which are elected by the membership to represent their respective county federations.
In addition to its youth work activities, the NFYFC also runs a department called HOPS Labour Solutions. HOPS is a Home Office-appointed operator of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme and runs its own programme called the Seasonal Workers’ Programme.
