Nigel Owens MBE was re-elected as President of NFYFC in 2021 during an online Annual General Meeting due to the pandemic. Nigel is a former member of Llanarthne YFC, a previous president of the Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and an international rugby union referee.
Board of Management
As a charitable organisation the Board and its members hold the legal duties and responsibilities (as well as personal liability) for the organisation's activities and its reputation. Members of the Board have the ultimate responsibility for the organisation, its reputation, and its finances. The Board holds legal responsibility to safeguard and protect the
The Council appoints the NFYFC Board of Management and gives them the full power to superintend and conduct the business of the Federation as the Federation's committee of management (charitable trustees). The NFYFC Council comprises representatives elected by YFC County Federations and other elected positions (President, Vice Presidents, Life Vice Presidents, for example) and has the power to establish working groups (known as steering groups) to determine the work of the Federation and help communicate it.
There is a dedicated staff team based in Warwickshire who help to create a framework for national activities. The team organise national competitions and training, give members a voice in agriculture, ensure members remain safe, and promote the organisation at a national level.
Every member of YFC belongs to a local club and this is where the fun stuff really happens! Clubs are run by the members, and meet regularly to take part in a variety of activities, as well as competitions, training, events and trips. Each club is supported by a County Federation, with county committees and staff organising competitions and events. These federations are affiliated to NFYFC.