About Us
Everything you need to know about Sussex Young Farmers
Sussex Young Farmers Federation has 6 Senior Clubs and 3 Junior Clubs. Led by young people, for young people, Sussex Young Farmers Club is for anyone aged 10 to 28.
If you have a love for agriculture or an interest in the countryside and rural life then Young Farmers is definitely for you. You don’t need to be involved in farming to be a member either, but a love for the countryside is what brings everyone together!
We are part of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs which is one the largest youth organisations in the UK. You can find more information and contact details below:
County President – Nick Pile
County Chair – Leighton Budinger (Chailey District YFC)
Vice Chair – Blaise Hughes O’Sullivan
(Chichester YFC)
County Administrator – Hannah Fielding
Chailey YFC
Chailey District YFC is a club for 16-28yr olds. Our club evenings are held every Thursday, with different activities ranging from: farm walks, educating talks, bowling, go karting paddle boarding and most importantly, a good social at the local pub. We have members in the club that are in the farming industry and also we have those that aren’t. We welcome anyone that is wanting to make new friends, learn new skills and just have fun. We accept and welcome everyone!
The club hold close to there hearts, in helping others in any way shape and form. We raise money for charity; which 2022-23 we raised money for ‘The Prince’s Countryside fund’ at our dyno day. We also raised money for ‘St.Peter & St.James hospice’ at our annual tractor run.
We want to be able to help our members as much as possible so by doing this we try to get them on training courses that will benefit their career choose.
So why not come give it ago and see what it’s all about.
Chichester YFC
Forest Row YFC
We are Forest Row Young Farmers! Part of Sussex Young Farmers Clubs.
-If you are interested in joining Forest Row Young Farmers or simply would like some more information on the club then please contact us:
Hailsham YFC
Lindfield YFC
Pulborough YFC (Junior)
Ringmer & Lewes YFC (Junior)
Steyning YFC (Junior)
We are based in Steyning we sometimes meet between two venues.
We meet two Thursdays a month at 7pm
Contact
Steyningyf@gmail.com
Or
Carolyn
07359463070
Our program until August is
Visits to
Pig farm
Dairy farm
We are pulling wild oats at a farm.
Fire station
Forest school
End of term BBQ
With over 20,000 members and 598 clubs, the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK.
Led by young people, for young people, Young Farmers’ Clubs provide anyone aged 10 to 28 with a fantastic chance to meet lifelong friends, learn new skills, make a real difference to the local community and even travel the world!
If you’re interested in becoming a part of this unique group of people, find out more about becoming a member – email sussexyfc@plumpton.ac.uk
And don’t worry, you don’t have to be a farmer – in fact you don’t have to know anything about farming, all you need is a sense of adventure and a love of the countryside!
Sussex Young Farmers
Plumpton College
Plumpton
East Sussex
BN7 3AE
Tel: 01273 892101
Our office is covered on Tuesday,Thursday and Friday (9am-5pm) . E-mails are regularly monitored and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.
Email anytime: sussexyfc@plumpton.ac.uk
For urgent enquires out of these hours please contact County Chairman
You don’t need to be involved in farming to be a Young Farmer – just someone who appreciates the countryside and enjoys rural life. If you would like more information about joining your nearest Young Farmers’ Club email: sussexyfc@plumpton.ac.uk
Sussex YFC Members