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Increase the Young Farmers Membership age to 30

Increase the Young Farmers Membership age to 30

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 3 months ago
Hi everyone, As many of you know this is my last year in young farmers. The reason for this petition are the following;
  •     26 is not old, in England the average age of farmers is 53.30.
  •     Smaller Clubs relies on older members of the club to Compete & help with guidance.
  •     I know a lot of people 26 yrs who still wish to compete.
  •     Many young people are not settling down until their 30's (unlike the olden days).
  •     You can be a young Farmer in Scotland till you are 30 years old.
  •     It will mean smaller clubs will have more members.

 Remember that soon you will be 26 & not eliagable to compete, this proberly won't benifit me but will benifit you! Many thanks, Claire

2 Comments

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Tom Webster
14 years ago Featured

Completely agree. 26 is way too young to be pushed out. Most of us are only just getting started with our own farms at that age anyway.

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Sarah Schneider
14 years ago Featured

RIDICULOUS that Scotland gets to stay until 30 but we dont. my club is struggling for numbers and we need the older ones to help run things. change it now.