YFC AGM 2012: Young farmers travel to Torquay
More than 4,000 members of Young Farmers Clubs from across England and Wales are travelling to for the biggest weekend in the YFC calendar.
The three-day AGM and convention, returning to the Devon town after last year’s visit to Blackpool, kicks off on 27 April and features a packed programme of events.
The Agriculture and Rural Affairs forum will see Young Farmers discuss and debate key issues with industry leaders, while a series of social events will give them the chance to party into the early hours. The organisation’s president, TV star Matt Baker, will also be putting in an appearance.
A team from Yorkshire Federation made the 300-mile journey from Sheffield on mobility scooters raising cash for the Sue Ryder charity.
There’s a long tradition of Yorkshire Young Farmers travelling to the AGM in weird and wonderful ways, explained team member Andrew Wood.
“It started off as a daft idea – but hopefully we will raise thousands of pounds,” he added.
Meanwhile, the FW team will be out and about during the course of the whole weekend, sporting our bright yellow T shirts – so come and say hello if you spot us.
You can find coverage of the weekend on our special AGM report page which will house all the latest, news, photos and videos.
If you’re on Twitter, tweet us if there’s something you want covered or just to say hello. You’ll find us at: @jonesFW, @robynvinter, @will_FW, @rhianepFW and @timrelfFW.
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