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 (October 2010-2011)
James Chapman
Pailton and
Warwickshire YFC's James Chapman has been elected to the chairmanship of NFYFC having served two terms as vice chairman.
James has been a club, county and area chairman before first being elected as vice chairman of the NFYFC council in 2008.
His focus for his year as chairman will be broadening understanding of the democratic structure of the organisation; raising awareness externally of the huge amount of fundraising done by YFCs for other charities, and continuing his health and safety awareness work.
NFYFC vice chairman of council
Mark Williams
Former Wales YFC chairman Mark Williams will serve as vice chairman of the national council for a second year.
Mark, a 35-year-old farm manager from Gwent, has also held office as Gwent county chairman and rally chairman.
His aim for the coming year is to support James during his chairmanship, use his skills and experience to help NFYFC meet its goals and build on its previous successes, help develop initiatives to increase membership of YFCs across England and Wales, and explore innovative and exciting new opportiunities to help retain the skills and knowledge of older members.
NFYFC vice chairwoman of council
Milly Wastie
Grendon and Northamptonshire YFC's Milly is the East Midlands
regional officer for RABI. She is also the East Midlands area
chairwoman, NFYFC's agriculture & rural affairs steering group
(ARAC) chairwoman and press officer for Grendon YFC.During the year Milly aims to help encourage new entrants into agriculture, champion the ARAC manifesto, promote opportunities for young people, and raise awareness of rural issues such as rural isolation.
NFYFC council steering groups
Agriculture & rural affairs
Chairwoman: Milly Wastie (Northamptonshire YFC)Vice chairwoman: Helen Reeve (Norfolk YFC)
Competitions
Chairwoman: Alex Mackellar (Staffordshire YFC)
Vice chairwoman: Claire Worden (Cornwall YFC)
Events
Chairwoman: Hollie Harris (East Riding of Yorkshire YFC)Vice chairman: Gareth Laking (Lincolnshire YFC)
Personal development
Chairwoman: Claire Swinburne (Durham YFC)Vice chairman: Bob Dronfield (Derbyshire YFC)
