Hannah promotes British food and farming through agronomy and consultancy, recommending nutrient management plans that meet legislation. As a regional champion for The DPJ Foundation and an ambassador for farm safety, she uses her mental health training to support farmers under increasing pressure. She has conducted mental health first aid training and her dissertation was focused on mental health in agriculture, highlighting the link between poor mental health and farm safety. Hannah aspires to one day secure a Nuffield scholarship to study mental health in UK agriculture compared with New Zealand.

Hector manages a hill farm in Penrith for the Ernest Cook Trust and is passionate about education and promoting British farming. He invites young people, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and young offender units, to learn about rural practices and where food comes from. He writes a farming supplement for the local Herald, sharing insights on his farm activities. Hector takes part in NFYFC’s Farm Safety Skills competition and has assisted with tractor and ATV training on the farm. He started breeding native breeds five years ago and plans to open a farm shop to sell meat direct to the public. With a strong commitment to education and regenerative farming, Hector embodies the spirit of British farming.

Megan dedicates her free time to helping on her school’s farm and is an active member of North School YFC. She participated in Living Land, where she taught schoolchildren about the significance of farming and inspired them to consider careers in the industry. Additionally, she has visited various farms, including a robotic dairy farm, to learn about different agricultural practices. At the Kent County Show, Megan has honed her skills in preparing and showing livestock. Currently studying Animal Care, she aspires to become a farm vet and dreams of owning her own smallholding. Megan also prioritises farm safety, ensuring younger children at her school are well-informed.

Robbie is a passionate advocate for British food and farming, engaging with various stakeholders, including political leaders. As an account manager at Aspatria Farmers, he supports 300 clients with best farming practices. Robbie has actively participated in the NFU conference, and is vice-chair of NFYFC’s YFC AGRI Steering Group. He completed NFYFC’s Train the Trainer course so he could deliver essential agricultural workshops, such as Farm Safety and Minding Your Head. Despite not coming from a farming background, Robbie has successfully built a career in agriculture, becoming a respected figure in Cumbria’s farming community and promoting the importance of supporting British agriculture.

Sian joined her YFC without any background in farming and has gone on to hold roles in her club and started her own farming enterprise from scratch. As a first-generation shepherdess with 18 sheep, Sian uses social media to inspire others to get involved in farming. She supports The Farm Safety Foundation’s Mind Your Head campaign and is an NFU Student & Young Farmer Ambassador, advocating for agriculture and education. Sian is also Secretary for the Royal Isle of Wight County Show, where she enjoys bridging the gap between the public and the farming community. This year, Sian has actively engaged with schools to promote YFC and agricultural careers, even bringing lambs to show the children.