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🏠Fundraising Thank Yous

Our thanks to the Connon
🏠Fundraising Thank Yous

Our thanks to the Connon family at North Quilquox who, back in February, generously donated £250 for the Big Build Project through the sale of a Texel Cross Ewe. 🐑 A wonderful way to support our project and our nation's Young Farmers. 

We are in awe of our community and all the unique and creative ways they have found to support our project.🙌 

If you want to find out how you can get involved, head to the link in our bio. 🔗

#youngfarmersis #yfbigbuild #thankful #yfcommunity #buildingforthefuture


🛠️Our National Craftsmanship Competition is a bril
🛠️Our National Craftsmanship Competition is a brilliant way for members to test their creativity and learn new practical skills. 🪛

This year's challenge is to craft a working 'Mailbox'. Entries can use any material or design and they will be proudly displayed in the Young Farmers Marquee at the Royal Highland Show. 📫🪚

⌛The deadline for entry is Friday the 22nd May and the completed mailboxes are to be delivered to the marquee by Wednesday 17th June, 4pm. 

Full rules and Entry can be found at the 'Events' link in our bio.🔗

#youngfarmersis #yfcraftsmanship #practicalskills


💛Wellbeing Wednesday💛

Looking after your mental w
💛Wellbeing Wednesday💛

Looking after your mental wellbeing doesn’t have to mean making huge changes — sometimes the smallest steps can make the biggest difference 🌱

Our Development & Wellbeing Committee has put together “5 Steps to Mind Your Mind” 🧠✨ — simple daily reminders to help support positive mental health and wellbeing.

From staying connected with others 🤝 to learning something new 📚, these small habits can help improve mood, reduce stress, and boost overall wellbeing.

Take a moment this week to check in with yourself and try one of these 5 steps 💫

Which step will you focus on today? 👆

#WellbeingWednesday #areeweokay  #MindYourMind #MentalHealthAwareness #PositiveWellbeing #youngfarmersis #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #DevelopmentAndWellbeing #keeptalking 💛


📣Limited Spaces have become available in the Young
📣Limited Spaces have become available in the Young Farmers Caravan Site for this year's @royalhighlandshow!

Application's are live now at the form in our bio🔗

⌛Act Fast! Spaces are first come first served and the link will be closing this Friday at 5pm.

#youngfarmersis #RHS2026


🐑Every year, sheep shearing brings a brilliant buz
🐑Every year, sheep shearing brings a brilliant buzz to the @royalhighlandshow's MacRoberts Pavilion,  and we're excited to say that our very own National Young Farmers competition will be kicking off this year's proceedings. 🏆

The SAYFC competition, sponsored once again by Buccleuch Borders Estate, will be taking place from 10am on Thursday 18th June so make sure to make it down to see the future of shearing in action. 🙌

⌛Entries for this year's competition close on Friday 22nd May. 

🔗Full rules and entry information can be found at the 'Events' link in our bio.

#youngfarmersis #yfshearing #agriskills


🌿✨ Ready to prioritise your wellbeing? ✨🌿

To mark
🌿✨ Ready to prioritise your wellbeing? ✨🌿

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, our Development & Wellbeing Committee has created a Wellness Bingo challenge to help you slow down, recharge, and connect with others💛

From trying yoga 🧘 to checking in on a friend ☎️, every square is a small step towards better wellbeing. How many can you complete? 👀

📸 Screenshot your bingo card, tick off your activities, and share your progress with us!
�🏆 Bonus points for a full line… or even a full house! 🏠 

Let’s make wellbeing a priority together 💫

#youngfarmersis #areeweokay #WellnessBingo #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #PositiveMindset #WellbeingMatters #taketimeforyou


📣Introducing our International Travel Committee fo
📣Introducing our International Travel Committee for 2026/27 🌍

Our final national committee is led by Chair, Ellen Glennie of @valeofalfordyf and Vice Chair, Greig Christie of @turriff.districtjac. 

Both are looking forward to working with their committee to deliver a wide range of International experiences to our membership, and ensuring that members are aware of the amazing  opportunities available to them through travelling with SAYFC.

If you want to find out more and see what our SAYFC travellers are up to make sure to follow @sayfctravel on Instagram. 👀

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📣Introducing our Fundraising & Finance Committee f
📣Introducing our Fundraising & Finance Committee for 2026/27 📈

Lauren Todd of @restonjac takes the helm for the year, assisted by Vice Chair Isla Glennie of @valeofalfordyf.

Lauren is looking forward to working with her new committee to help strengthen the financial resilience of the association as well as providing vital training and support to club and district treasurers. 

Best of luck to the committee in the year ahead.🙌

#youngfarmersis #memberled


📣Introducing our Development & Wellbeing Committee
📣Introducing our Development & Wellbeing Committee for 2026/27 💛

This year's committee is led by Chair, Emma Gray of @peeblesshirejac and Vice Chair, Kayleigh Turner of @echt_young_farmers. 

Together with their committee, they are looking forward to a year of supporting members across the country with a particular focus on providing training and guidance to our RESPECT ambassadors. 🙌

You can keep up with the latest from the committee and find helpful wellbeing tips by following @areeweokay  on Instagram. 👀

#youngfarmersis #memberled


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