NATIONAL FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS' CLUBS
"Fun, Learning, and Achievement"
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse is home to some of the most prestigious jump racing in the world. The racecourse organises an NFYFC Race Day at its Open Meeting in November at which YFC members enjoy their own hospitality marquee and discounted ticket prices.
The CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) safeguards the interests of those responsible for land, property and business throughout rural England and Wales. A YFC representative sits on its Agriculture and Land Use Committee.
DEFRA
The government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) supports NFYFC’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Forum, Regional Link Days and the national final of the farm business development competition. It is also a supporter of Fresh Start.
EBLEX
The English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) helps the beef and lamb industry boost its competitiveness and promote its products. EBLEX works with NFYFC to promote good stockmanship practice among young producers and produces a stockjudging guide for YFC members.
FACE
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) helps young children learn about food and farming and is a partner for the Year of Food and Farming. NFYFC is one of FACE’s 70 membership organisations and helps run its mentoring scheme for schoolchildren at the Royal Show.
HOPS Labour Solutions
HOPS Labour Solutions is a department of NFYFC. It is a Home Office-appointed operator of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme (SAWS) and runs its own Seasonal Workers Programme (SWP). HOPS underwrites a number of NFYFC’s key services.
HSBC Agriculture
HSBC has a team of specialist agriculture banking managers dedicated to agriculture, horticulture and farming-related businesses based throughout Great Britain. HSBC Agriculture sponsors NFYFC’s Senior Stockman and Young Stockjudge of the Year finals.
Ifor Williams Trailers
Ifor Williams Trailers is a UK trailer manufacturer. Its product range includes livestock, horse, general purpose, tipping, plant, flatbed and box van trailers. Ifor Williams Trailers supports the national final of NFYFC’s ATV Challenge.
Lantra
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environment and land-based industries. Its main objective is to drive forward skills, learning and training within its sectors. Lantra works with NFYFC to promote careers and research the training needs of YFC members.
LEAF
Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) helps farmers adopt environmentally responsible farming practices and creates a better public understanding of farming. A YFC member sits on LEAF’s Consultative Forum.
National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a supporter of NFYFC’s 2007 Regional Walk the Food Chain Days and the ‘Your Future and Farming Survey’.
Netregs
NetRegs provides free guidance on environmental regulation to small and medium sized businesses in the UK, including forthcoming legislation to help you plan for the future.
NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) champions British farming and provides professional representation and services to more than 60,000 farmers and growers. It offers NFYFC a place for a YFC representative to observe the business of its National Council.
NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is a provider of insurance, pensions and investments. The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has funded the mailing of NFYFC’s magazine Ten26 for the past seven years and is currently supporting the development of its website.
Nomark Equip
Nomark Equip specialise in the sales of All Terrain Vehicles and associated equipment. Being a member of the National Quad Centres they are able to service, repair and supply parts for any make of ATV. Nomark Equip supports the national final of NFYFC’s ATV Challenge.
RASE
The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) helps develop British agriculture and a vibrant rural economy by promoting good practice and having a coordinated, impartial approach to rural issues. The RASE supports NFYFC’s presence at the Royal Show.
Rural Youth Network
Rural Youth Network works to raise awareness of issues faced by young people in rural areas, as well as providing support and services to those who work with them. A member of the NFYFC staff team has a place on the network’s Executive Committee.
Tenants Farmers Association
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) is the only organisation dedicated to the agricultural tenanted sector and is the voice of tenant farmers. It sponsors the national final of NFYFC’s farm business development competition.If you have any further enquiries about NFYFC, please e-mail post@nfyfc.org.uk
