Farming
From school farm visits to running your own land — discover farming, agriculture, and countryside activities for young people.
Your Farming Journey
Young Farmers Clubs, Farms for City Children, and land-based colleges provide pathways into agriculture and rural careers.
Farm Discovery
Ages 5-9
Farm visits, open farm days, and hands-on experience with animals, crops, and machinery.
Farm Activity Trail
Woodlands Farm Trust
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Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingYoung Farmers Junior
Ages 9-13
Young Farmers Club junior membership, animal care, and first practical rural skills.
Farm Activity Trail
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingYoung Farmers Club (11-14 years)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingYFC Development
Ages 13-16
YFC competitions, rural skills challenges, public speaking, and farm work experience.
Young Farmers Club (15-18 years)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingEducation Assistant Volunteering (16+)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingYoung Farmers Club (11-14 years)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingYFC Senior / Pre-College
Ages 16-18
Senior YFC, land-based college tasters, apprenticeship applications, and farm internships.
Young Farmers Club (15-18 years)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingEducation Assistant Volunteering (16+)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingLand-Based Education
Ages 18-21
Agricultural college, Harper Adams, Plumpton, or farming apprenticeships.
Young Farmers Club (15-18 years)
Woodlands Farm Trust
farmingEducation Assistant Volunteering (16+)
Woodlands Farm Trust
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Where Farming Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Farm Manager
Managing agricultural operations and businesses
Range: £22k - £40.8k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Agricultural training → Farm worker → Assistant manager → Manager
Agricultural Scientist
Researching crops, livestock, and farming methods
Key Skills
Typical Route
Agricultural Science degree → Research role → Senior scientist
Veterinarian
Treating farm animals and livestock
Key Skills
Typical Route
Vet degree → New graduate → Experienced vet → Partner/specialist
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Farming Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Minette Batters
Farming
NFU President 2018-2023, champion of UK food and farming
“I grew up on a Wiltshire farm and never wanted to do anything else. Farming feeds the nation.”
James Rebanks
Farming
Author of The Shepherd's Life, celebrated hill farmer
“I am from a farming family stretching back centuries. Fell farming is a way of life and a vocation.”
Adam Henson
Farming
Countryfile farmer, Cotswold Farm Park founder
“Farm Park was my adventure ground as a child. Education and farming are inseparable for me.”
Jilly Greed
Farming
Young Farmers pioneer, sustainable livestock champion
“Young Farmers gave me skills, confidence, and lifelong friends. Every rural young person should join.”
Featured Farming Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
Find Farming Near You
Search by location, age, or programme type to find clubs and courses in your area.