UFU Next Gen members pictured at the floating dairy farm in the Netherlands.
Are you a young farmer looking to learn more about local farming and food production?
Or perhaps you want to learn more about the UFU and influence the direction of travel for NI agriculture?
If so, apply for the UFU Next Generation Forum. We are seeking applicants from:
- Members and non-members
- Young individuals with a passion for farming.
Application deadline Monday 22 January. To download an application form, click the following link – Application Form Next Generation Discussion Forum
Completed application forms should be returned to James McCluggage, Ulster Farmers’ Union, 475 Antrim Road, Belfast , BT15 3DA. Or e-mail: jmccluggage@ufuhq.com
UFU Next Generation members provide insight into the group
In the short video below, Jack Blakiston Houston explains:
- What’s involved in being a Next Generation member
- Why the forum is so important for young farmers and the industry
- The application process
- Why you should and apply!
Next Gen member and UFU policy officer Kellie Rouse from Glenmornan, Co. Tyrone, has become a familiar face in the NI agri-food industry. Kellie’s journey in the UFU began a few years ago and the Next Generation Forum proved to be extremely beneficial in helping her to get to where she is today. To hear from Kellie, and why she is encouraging other young farmers to apply, click here.
In the short video below, Josh Morton explains:
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What is the Next Generation Forum
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Benefits of the Forum
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Events, meetings and upskilling opportunities
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How you can apply!
A chat with UFU Next Generation Forum member and YFCU deputy president Richard Beattie.
Richard discusses:
- What made him want to be involved in the Next Gen?
- Highlights from his involvement
- How important the Next Generation Forum is to the UFU and the agri-food industry in Northern Ireland
