Young Farmers' Clubs membership drops 50% on back of Covid

Young Farmers’ Clubs are looking to claw back members and recruit new ones after a tumultuous year which has seen membership halve.

Olivia Midgley
Editorial Director
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Young Farmers' Clubs membership drops 50% on back of Covid

Young Farmers' Clubs are looking to claw back members and recruit new ones after a tumultuous year which has seen membership halve. The Covid-19 pandemic and a move to digital events has driven the...

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