County Policies
Berkshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (BFYFC) County Policies can be read and downloaded from at the following link: Berkshire YFC County Policy Documents – Berkshire Young Farmers’ Club (berksyfc.org.uk). Club Officers and Members are encouraged to be familiar with the contents. Please get in touch if you are having trouble accessing them.
Links
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We welcome any suggestions for further links to be added to this page.
National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC)
This is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK. The organisation provides opportunities for personal development of its members through training competitions, skills certificates and overseas travel. This is a democratic membership organisation of over 22,000 members in more than 60 clubs in England and Wales.
Tel: 024 7685 7200
www.nfyfc.org.uk
The NFYFC Club Officer Handbook is now available to download from their website. Follow the link here to access: YFC Club Officer Handbook (nfyfc.org.uk)
Berkshire Young Farmers
Newbury Young Farmers
Bradfield Young Farmers
Windsor & Maidenhead Young Farmers
Farming Help
Confidential help for all in the farming community.
Tel: 07002 326 326
www.farminghelp.co.uk
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (defra)
Defra’s core purpose is to improve the current and future quality of life including undertaking research and analysis, funding opportunities in rural areas, public access, sustainable development, wildlife and the countryside.
Tel: 08459 33 55 77
www.defra.gov.uk
LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)
Established to develop and promote Integrated Farm Management
Tel: 0247 6413 911
www.leafuk.org
Natural England
Works for people, places and nature to conserve and enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas.
Tel: 0845 600 3078
www.naturalengland.org.uk
Berkshire College of Agriculture
Tel: 01628 824 444
www.bca.ac.uk
Forestry Commission
Delivers practical programmes to make sure that, as communities and individuals, we can get the most from our forests and woods.
Tel: 0131 334 0303
www.forestry.gov.uk
South East England Development Agency (SEEDA)
Responsible for the economic and social development of the South East of England – the driving force of the UK’s economy
Tel: 01483 484200
www.seeda.co.uk
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE)
Its aim is to educate children and young people about food and farming in a sustainable countryside.
Tel: 0247 6413 911
www.face-online.org.uk
Local Authorities in the County
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Tel: 01344 352000
www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Reading Borough Council
Tel: 0118 939 0900
www.reading.gov.uk
Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Tel: 01628 683 800
www.rbwm.gov.uk
Slough Borough Council
Tel: 01753 475111
www.slough.gov.uk
West Berkshire Council
Tel: 01635 42400
www.westberks.gov.uk
Wokingham Borough Council
Tel: 0118 974 6000
www.wokingham.gov.uk