At just 11 years old, Erin has already made a difference by combining her passion for farming with a commitment to keeping others safe. Concerned about the dangers around farms, she wrote and illustrated a farm safety book, featuring herself as the character in the yellow wellies, to help educate young people about staying safe.

The Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) worked with Erin to develop the original wording and illustrations to create an educational resource that could be used more widely to promote farm safety among primary school children. Written in rhyme and launched during Farm Safety Week, the book has grown from a local project into a national initiative. More than 2,000 copies have already been distributed through agricultural shows and rural schools as part of The Farm Safety Foundation’s educational outreach work.

Erin’s determination and creativity have earned her recognition as a Farm Safety Hero and a role as the youngest ambassador for Yellow Wellies. She has grown in confidence through YFC, taking part in public speaking competitions and developing skills that have helped her overcome anxiety.

A keen young farmer who cares for sheep, collects and sells eggs and hopes to work in agriculture in the future, Erin is already working on her second book to educate young people about the Countryside Code.

Harry has shown extraordinary resilience, determination and leadership during one of the most challenging periods of his life. At just 18 years old, following the loss of his father to leukaemia in 2025, he took on the tenancy of the family’s 500-acre Lake District farm, managing 120 suckler cows and 500 breeding sheep alongside his grandfather.

Despite these significant responsibilities, he has continued to develop his knowledge by studying for a Level 4 Assistant Farm Manager qualification. Passionate about British farming, Harry leads by example through his commitment to producing quality livestock and ensuring he and his team work safely.

Through Kent Estuary YFC, he encourages younger members to build confidence. develop their skills and appreciate the importance of agriculture. He has also supported fundraising efforts for charities that helped his family during his father’s illness, demonstrating his commitment to the wider farming community. In the face of adversity, Harry found strength in his networks and worked hard to ensure his family farming business not only survived but also thrived under his leadership.

Nerys is a proud champion of British and Welsh food and farming, using social media to share insights into daily farm life, helping to connect consumers with agriculture and challenge misconceptions about the industry. Nerys plays an active role in the family farming business, helping manage 800 ewes, 45 suckler cows and two Parthenaise bulls. She also undertakes contract lambing work and works as a compliance consultant within the poultry sector.

She is also passionate about promoting wellbeing and farm safety, helping to organise a mental health awareness walk in support of The DPJ Foundation, including farm safety activities in club meetings as Chair of Wentwood YFC, and using social media to encourage open conversations around these important issues.

With over half of the club’s membership coming from non-farming backgrounds, Nerys is focused on broadening young people’s understanding of agriculture, encouraging appreciation for the industry and inspiring the next generation of rural and agricultural professionals.

A partner in her family farming business and founder of her own cattle-scanning enterprise, Amy regularly engages with the public. Through school visits, Open Farm Sunday events and her work with the National Trust, helping people better understand where their food comes from and the importance of British agriculture.

Alongside promoting farming, Amy is dedicated to developing others, sharing her expertise in farm safety, livestock handling and traditional rural skills with fellow YFC members and the wider community. She also promotes mental health awareness in farming, speaking openly about her own experiences and helping bring vital support organisations into YFC events. Amy is a role model both within Crook YFC and across Cumbria.

Whether championing agriculture, supporting charitable causes or encouraging young people to reach their potential, she is an inspiring ambassador for the farming industry and YFC.

Lewis is a role model who demonstrates that a career in agriculture is open to anyone with enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn. A first-generation farmer, he combines his Livestock Management studies at Sparsholt College with work and volunteering at Storms Farm in the New Forest, helping produce high-quality local beef and pork while developing his practical farming skills.

As Vice Chair of Brockenhurst YFC, Lewis encourages younger members to get involved in agriculture and is a strong advocate for farm safety, regularly taking part in training and competitions while promoting safe working practices. He is also committed to celebrating farming heritage, having personally restored a 1947 Ferguson tractor which he proudly exhibits at shows, rallies and YFC events, using it to engage the public in conversations about farming and rural life.

Lewis is an inspiration to other young people from non-farming backgrounds who are interested in carving out a career in the sector.