County Durham Young Farmers

03/11/2026

Olivia Dent from Sedgefield YFC is off on a National YFC travel trip to Italy. Have an amazing time ✈️🇮🇹

Happy travels to the 21 YFC members who headed off to Italy today with YFC Travel for a week of adventure!

Their trip, organised with Field Farm Tours Ltd, will explore the southern region of Lombardy in northern Italy including Milan and Cremona. Visits include a guided tour of a cheese processing unit, a family run pork curing unit and a quality balsamic vinegar producer! Fantastico!

Aside from the farming, they'll also enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Ferrari museum, and enjoy a Hi-tech Ferrari simulator experience which replicates the feel and power of a real drive!

Here's wishing the following members an amazing trip away!

Claudia Edyvean, Cornwall YFC, Olivia Dent, County Durham Young Farmers, Sophie Jones and Ellie Mattocks from Cumbria Young Farmers, Alice Wood from Derbyshire YFC, Ellie Down, Chloe Hammond and Harry Sprague from Devon Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs, Benjamin Middlewood and Grace Stubbings from, East Riding of Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs, Cerys Baker and Hannah Mason from Gwent YFC, Jessica Radnor, Herefordshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, Sadie Black, Timothy Busby, Joseph Hilyer and Oliver Haines from Leicestershire & Rutland YFC, Charlotte Jackson, Norfolk Young Farmers & Countrysiders, Zoe Stanbury, Somerset Young Farmers Clubs, Kate Leeson and Emily Wilson from Yorkshire Young Farmers.

A huge thank you to NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for their support of YFC Travel.

02/11/2026

Following up from our Exec meeting last week we would like to introducing our new County Office team for 2026/2027.

Lucy Appleton has been elected as County Chairman for the forthcoming year, congratulations to all office holders! 💙💛

A huge thank you has to go to all of our retiring officers. Laura Williamson has done an amazing job as County chair this year, she has dedicated countless hours supporting the County and its membership with amazing enthusiasm ❤️👏

Wishing all of the new county team the best of luck for the year ahead!🫶

01/11/2026

Save the date for the Sedgefield YFC Christmas Tractor Run!🚜🎄

🚜🎄The moment you’ve all been waiting for!!!🎄🚜

💙Sedgefield YFC Christmas tractor run is back for 2026!💙

❄️Sunday 20th December 2026❄️

🎅🏽More details to follow!🎅🏽

☃️Please share!☃️

28/10/2026

🎅 IT'S CHRISTMAS FAYRE TIME!🎅

✨ Come and join County Durham Young Farmers for our Christmas Fayre! We're getting into the festive spirit and would love for you all to come along! Whether you're looking for a festive family day out, a catch-up with friends or just an excuse to get into the Christmas spirit, everyone is welcome! We'll have a lovely range of stalls for you to browse, perfect for picking up some Christmas gifts, treating yourself or simply enjoying a bit of festive shopping! 🛍️🎄 ❤️🎁

📅 Sunday 22nd November 2026

⏰ 11am – 2pm

📍 Ceddesfeld Hall, Sedgefield, TS21 2AE

🎟️ £2 entry, including a raffle ticket!

So bring your family, friends, neighbours and little ones and join us for some festive fun while supporting County Durham Young Farmers! 🚜🎄

28/10/2026

24/10/2026

SPEAKING DAY TOMORROW!!

Good Luck Everyone!

20/10/2026

Weardale YFC have recently held their AGM celebrating fantastic year pulling together as a club!

The club has proved that despite being young, they are thriving! From Rally and northern area prizes and having stands at several local shows!
Congratulations to everyone at Weardale on a successful year, and best of luck for the year ahead!

Chair - Mason
Vice Chair - MJ and Chester
Secretary - Milly
Treasurer - Lucy & Gillian

Well done to everyone involved, and here’s to another brilliant year for Weardale YFC!

20/10/2026

Staindrop YFC held their AGM last night, celebrating another amazing year!

Not only did they do a fantastic job of hosting rally this year, they then went on to win once again🏆🌟, a fantastic year for the club and well done to everyone involved!
We look forward to seeing what you achieve next.

Chairman: James Towler
Vice Chairman: Peter Medd
Secretary: Emily Ryder
Treasurer: Eleanor Jenkinson

Congratulations to all those elected, and here’s to another fantastic year for Staindrop YFC! 🎉

15/10/2026

Following last night’s F&O meeting, we’re delighted to congratulate Gabriella Ramage on her election as F&O Chair for the forthcoming year! 💙

We’d also like to say a huge THANK YOU to George Bell for his two fantastic years as Chair.
George has brought so many brilliant ideas and fundraising events to life, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the time, effort and dedication he’s given to the committee. ❤️👏

Wishing Gabby the very best of luck in her new role — we can’t wait to see what the year ahead brings! ✨