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
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.