A young farmer from Isle of Wight Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) has been named as a NFU South representative on the NFU’s new Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors 2024 cohort.
Sian Grove, 26, is a first generation, part-time shepherdess. Despite being new to the industry, Sian is fast becoming known within the Island’s farming community for her work as Secretary of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show, and Gilten Market, as well as being Chairwoman of the IOW Young Farmers Club.
She is also gaining a following online through her social media – @sians_woolly_wonders.
Fought off a number of quality candidates
Sian joins Sophia Ashe as one of the two representatives for the South in the 2024 cohort.
The two young farmers fought off a number of quality candidates to gain a position on the industry’s coveted programme which will see them attend events at Parliament, learn more about the industry from peers and undertake training days.
Playing a vital role
With a forthcoming UK General Election and an ongoing need to keep food and farming front of mind amid a busy political and media agenda, the Student and Young Farmer ambassadors will play a vital role in telling the story and value of British farming to the public.
Congratulations to the successful applicants, and best of luck to them all.
News shared by Sian, in her own words. Ed
