Growing up in the Kent countryside and getting involved in YFC has fuelled a passion for farming, despite Weald of Kent YFC member Amie Bridge not being from a farming family.

Getting involved in YFC has led some YFC members to get more involved in other community and agricultural groups, such as Louie from Yeovil YFC in Somerset, who shares his story.

Improving skills through YFC activities is something Max from Catterick YFC in Yorkshire knows all about. His involvement in competitions and committees has given him more confidence that he is using in his own enterprise.

Taking part in Wales YFC’s Wool Handling competition has fuelled a passion for the industry that has taken Lauren Morris from Radnor Valley YFC all over the world. The 27-year-old shares how the YFC competition has helped her develop skills and confidence.

Making lifelong friends and meeting future partners through YFC is pretty much a given –but you can also find a business partner too! When Dan Grist wanted to start up a new podcast he had the perfect YFC partner in mind – his good friend Holly Gilbert