Yorkshire Agricultural Society

*Application deadline this Monday* Did you know our Goodall Agri-Development Pathway includes an international study trip? This year we headed to Germany where the group got both on-farm and called in at EuroTier - take a look at our highlights reel in this post. Highlights included trips to a transhumance sheep farm, an arable farm where a biogas plant generates electricity for the local grid and provides heat to the local community, and a mixed farm working towards more ecologically responsible agriculture. -------------------- 🚜 Our fully-funded professional development program is for those aged 23-40 who work in farming in the North of England. Here's all the details you need to apply for the 2025 Pathway before Monday's application deadline ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eJD-V_Ma

📢 FINAL CALL 📢 A couple of places are still available to join our farming focused mental health training at Holmfirth Attested Auction Market on Monday (2nd December). Bookings are open until 5pm tomorrow (Friday). Full details 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eBJA-jGV

🚜 Aged 23-40 and work in farming in the North of England? 🌱 Do you know about our Goodall Agri-Development Pathway? This fully-funded training program helps develop your skills as part of your career progression. Apply by Monday (2nd December) via 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eJD-V_Ma

*Women In Farming Network - Christmas Social* Women who live and work in farming and its allied industries are invited to join the Network for a seasonal get-together at Harewood House on Tuesday 10th December. It is a chance to network with likeminded women and enjoy the magical Mischief at the Mansion exhibition. Places are just £20/person. Full details 🔽

What a great way to close our Autumn/Winter Free Teacher Training Courses. The brilliant Annie Berrington from Get Out More CIC led a Christmas Crafts workshop on the Great Yorkshire Showground yesterday. Using natural materials and easily sourced household items, attendees learnt how to make items festive decorations including wreaths, reindeers and willow stars. As part of its charitable remit, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society holds courses throughout the year, look out for our Spring/Summer programme coming soon at www.yas.co.uk Lovely pictures by Gerard Binks Photography

Are you aged 23-40 and work in farming and its allied industries in the North of England? Our Goodall Agri-Development Pathway could be just what you need: it's a fully-funded training programme to support your development and hone your business skills. Amid today's farming challenges, this is a great opportunity. Applications close on 2nd December 2024. Find out more 🔽

***Next week*** 🚜 Precision agriculture farm demos 📆 19-21 November 📌 Locations in North and East Yorkshire Led by Agri-Sense UK in collaboration with SoilEssentials Ltd and MANTERRA LIMITED, supported by the Farmer Scientist Network at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. Register free ▶️ https://lnkd.in/edFn6DzU

A reminder of these precision agriculture farm demo days at locations around Yorkshire next week. Register to attend - they're free ▶ https://lnkd.in/eHTcNWKE

📢 Ticket sales end at 10am on Monday! 🍽️ Harvest Dinner Dance 📆 Saturday 23rd November 📌 Pavilions of Harrogatee All who live and work in agriculture are welcome at this grand celebration of our strength as a farming community... Held by our Future Farmers of Yorkshire network in support of The Farming Community Network and Samaritans. 🎫 Book here https://lnkd.in/eaW8aUmJ With thanks to headline sponsor KRONE Agriculture and table wine sponsors McClarrons Ltd.

Another excellent free training session delivered at the Great Yorkshire Showground for primary school staff. Every Spring, Summer and Autumn Term, we organise a range of these courses as part of our ongoing mission to help children better understand where food comes from and how it is produced, which in turn encourages healthy eating. It's all part of our year-round commitment to support and promote farming, food and the countryside. Find out more ▶ https://lnkd.in/defvsgQb