Young Farmers and Careers

In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

Sheep farmer Damian Barson talks about starting his farming career later in life – and encourages people to think about what former careers can bring to the table

In FGs Celebrating Rural Communities section, we we share news from the heart of British rural life

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

In this children's lambing special, Jacob Barton, 9, tells Farmers Guardian what he loves about lambing time

Rachel Burke, 21, is a sheep farmer from Alyth in Scotland, whose family also runs Pentland Livestock in Kirriemuir. She writes about the importance of YFC, studying at Harper Adams University, and her hopes for the future

Want to build your skills and get ahead? These events could just help you

Young farmer Coco Jalloh found her farming passion in high school and has since set her sights on making a career for herself in the industry

James Nixey will take up the role of chair while Jessica Rose and Alex McMenemy will join the team as vice-chairs

Ms Henry, 23, writes about being part of Moneymore Young Farmers' Club, her journey as a Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholar, and why she is passionate about farming