The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has serious concerns for wellbeing within this great industry that we are dedicated to promoting, supporting and educating the public about.
Following recent government announcements, we understand that there are significant challenges for farming families.
Whilst we are apolitical as a registered charity, we want to understand how you feel about your role as British food producers and guardians of the countryside.
To do so, we will be launching a survey to assess confidence and wellbeing. Your feedback will inform our activities to support farmers and will allow us to demonstrate the current outlook of the industry.
Our survey will be sent directly to members and stakeholders via email in the coming days.
What we are doing next to support and promote farming
We have a number of events coming up to encourage connection and networking.
Support events to help farmers navigate announcements made in the Autumn Budget: 28th April at Farmers Copleys, Pontefract, on 29th April at Driffield Showground, on 30th April at The Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth and on 1st May at The Golden Lion, Northallerton. More information and booking details will be shared soon.
Future Farmers of Yorkshire Spring Debate: Hornington Manor on Thursday 20th March from 6.30pm, exploring ‘Mission POSSIBLE: Adapting your vision for success’. Places must be registered in advance, by 9pm on Wednesday 19th March. Free to attend, including supper – full details here
Our Yorkshire Farmers Club tackles rural isolation for over 50s in the industry: The next event is at Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes on Thursday 27th March – full details here
‘Supper On Us’, opportunities for farmers to get off-farm for a free supper: at Cottage Leas Hotel, Pickering on Wednesday 23rd April from 6.30pm and at Farmer Copleys, Pontefract from 6.30pm on Wednesday 7th May. No pre-existing involvement with YAS is necessary – full details here
Please, don’t suffer in silence
If anything is weighing you down, please be aware of the many excellent organisations that can offer dedicated support. Please find below some useful contact details.
Find out more about what we do, year-round, to support the farming community
Farmer Scientist Network – working with the crop and livestock sectors to find new ways in which science and technology can find solutions and underpin innovation in agriculture.
Future Farmers of Yorkshire – inspires and develops the very best to lead Yorkshire’s agricultural industries to a thriving future.
Goodall Agri-Development Pathway – a fully-funded training programme to support the development of farming’s next generation.
Grants and Scholarships – grants are available to individuals and organisations of the Yorkshire farming network and community as part of our charitable objectives, and since 1980, we have sponsored Nuffield Farming Scholarships.
Women In Farming Network – provides opportunities for women to learn from each other, build contacts and offer support to their fellow members.
Yorkshire Food Farming and Rural Network – builds relationships which can collectively champion and influence at a local, regional, and national level.
Yorkshire Rural Support Network – promotes and provides sources of help – whether practical, financial, medical or emotional – to those who live in farming and rural communities.
