Farmers Guardian podcast: NFYFC new council chair Drew Bailey on why Young Farmers Clubs are for everyone

Drew Bailey says NFYFC is a place for everyone regardless of their background, sexuality or ethnicity

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 1 min read
Farmers Guardian podcast: NFYFC new council chair Drew Bailey on why Young Farmers Clubs are for everyone

Newly elected council chair of National Federation for Young Farmers clubs (NFYFC), Drew Bailey is from a non-farming background and joined NFYFC when he was 15 years old.

In his new role he is passionate about ensuring NFYFC is a place for everyone who wants to be involved regardless of their background, sexuality or ethnicity.

The sense of belonging, the community, and the friendships he has gained from being part of NFYFC he wants others to experience too.

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