Young Farmer Focus - James Scott: "We can never have enough influencers sharing their experiences of farming"

James Scott, 24, is a dairy farmer from Congleton in Cheshire. He writes about his farm and the power of education and telling farming stories through social media

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
James is also an NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador. He said: "Social media is an ever-growing platform and there are so many opportunities for farmers and rural businesses to positively influence people about what farming is really like."
Image:

James is also an NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassador. He said: "Social media is an ever-growing platform and there are so many opportunities for farmers and rural businesses to positively influence people about what farming is really like."

I am a new entrant into dairy farming, having previously come from a family background in beef and sheep. I took the leap to start my own dairy farm last year and I have just completed my first year...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Reggie Deakin: "Farmers are willing to give you a chance, even if you do not have all the skills yet"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Reggie Deakin: "Farmers are willing to give you a chance, even if you do not have all the skills yet"

Reggie Deakin, 21, is an assistant farm manager at Wigborough Wick Farm in St Osyth, Essex

Reggie Deakin
clock 04 February 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Lewis Thomas: "I am proud to give back to the people and places that supported me"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Lewis Thomas: "I am proud to give back to the people and places that supported me"

Lewis Thomas, 17, is owner of Chickwood Poultry. He is from Coed Cyw Fawr Farm in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Lewis Thomas
clock 28 January 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Leighton Snelgrove: "Consumers need to know where their food comes from, and farmers are the ones who can help change that narrative"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Leighton Snelgrove: "Consumers need to know where their food comes from, and farmers are the ones who can help change that narrative"

The first generation beef and sheep farmer from Sussex writes about mental health in agriculture, educating the public about the importance of farming, and meeting King Charles at Clarence House last year

Leighton Snelgrove
clock 21 January 2026 • 2 min read