Young Farmer Focus – Sarah Tobin: "After leaving the dairy, I focused on my love for sheep"

Sheep farmer Sarah Tobin writes on her journey to becoming a next generation ambassador for the NSA

clock • 4 min read
Sarah Tobin said: "I think without Young Farmers, I would never have had the confidence to apply to the NSA's next generation ambassadors programme."
Image:

Sarah Tobin said: "I think without Young Farmers, I would never have had the confidence to apply to the NSA's next generation ambassadors programme."

I fell in love with farming from an early age. My dad was a first-generation farmer, starting up as a shepherd travelling around the country until he met my mum who was farming alongside her parents...

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 - Amy Corfield: 'Farming is about resilience, responsibility and problem-solving'
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Amy Corfield: 'Farming is about resilience, responsibility and problem-solving'

Herefordshire farmer Amy Corfield writes on how being rooted in farm life has helped to shape her resilience, teamwork, and initiative in communications

Amy Corfield
clock 18 March 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Emily Gray: "I want to return home to the family farm"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Emily Gray: "I want to return home to the family farm"

Emily Gray, 21, is a fourth-year agriculture student at Harper Adams University from Amble in Northumberland

Mia Willemsen
clock 11 March 2026 • 5 min read
Young Farmer Focus - Henry Morris: "When I get home from school I can't wait to change into my overalls"
Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus - Henry Morris: "When I get home from school I can't wait to change into my overalls"

Henry Morris is seven-and-a-half years of age, and everyone knows he is mad about farming

Mia Willemsen
clock 04 March 2026 • 2 min read