Federation information

HFYFC is an organisation run by young farmers for young farmers.

Anyone is able to join...

Our aims are:

SAFE & HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Peer mentoring – Young people taking responsibility for each other
Support & Involvement from the community
Active sporting life
Leadership training
Policy and decision making; Risk Assessments, Drug & Alcohol, Anti bullying…..

ENJOYING & ACHIEVING

COMPETITIONS
Sports: Tug of War, Football, Hockey...
Vocational Skills: Hedge Laying, ploughing…..

RALLIES

County Competitions leading on to Regional & national
Arts Programme: Drama, Pantomime & Entertainments

POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION

PEER LED

Young people learning and supporting young people
Democratically organised clubs from county to national
Involvement in community life
Advocacy for rural affairs
Volunteering: For each other and their communities

INVESTING IN SKILLS FOR NOW & THE FUTURE

ECONOMIC:
Learning skills with a direct impact to employment:
Hedge Laying;
Stock Judging;
Management;
Organisational
SOCIAL:
Skills for life:
Chairing meetings,
keeping records;
Secretarial;
Admin
Leadership & Responsibility
Fund raising

In summary

HFYFC provide opportunities for young people to gain personal skills and increase a sense of achievement through a variety of activities.

FUN; LEARNING; ACHIEVMENT

By providing opportunities in leadership development, teamwork and cooperation the transition from childhood through to adulthood making better citizens and leaders within their communities and workplace.