Network for the alumni of the Worshipful Company of Farmers’ educational courses - to facilitate the continued development, training & progress of each member

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Farmers’ Alumni retweeted
Members of @FarmersCompany, with 500 plus, attended the Thanksgiving of @mantonday at @LincsCathedral. The service, planned meticulously by Christopher and no doubt many spreadsheets in operation. We give thanks to Christopher - who would have been installed as Master next week.
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Registrations continue for the 2026 @WCFAlumni Association Conference on 24th & 25th November, "Rebel Thinking - cultivating a new perspective". Join the alumni who have completed at least one of the @FarmersCompany education portfolio. Registration is available via: eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-wcf-… The venue is @lborouniversity. The programme commences at 14:00 on the 24th, with the final session finishing at 15:00 on the 25th. Our after-dinner speaker at the WCFA Dinner is @JoeSeels, and our keynote speaker is @MandyHickson
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The final two weeks to apply for the @FarmersCompany 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership, under the tutelage of @duchyRBS, which will take place in January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon. This is the time to speak to anyone whom you think might be interested in participating in the forthcoming course. For more information on programme content, dates, fees and access to the online application portal, please visit: ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/c… The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026. #CRL27 #NowMoreThanEver
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Now having arrived at the 1st July, this is the final month to apply for the 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership, under the tutelage of @DuchyCollege @duchyRBS, which will take place in January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon. For more information on programme content, dates and fees, please visit: ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/c… The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026. #crl27 #NowMoreThanEver
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🔔 The final reminder of the closing date for applications for £750 scholarships, towards the costs of training, short courses and workshops in the UK, for Members of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs @NFYFC The Jubilee Awards of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, @FarmersCompany, were created by Past Master HRH The Princess Royal in 2002, to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, for the training of young persons in agriculture. Please use the link to apply - closing date is 18:00 on 30th June 2026. farmerslivery.org.uk/grants-… #jubileeawards #nyfyfc
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Farmers’ Alumni retweeted
Our Annual Reunion of the @WCFAlumni Advanced Course in Agricultural Business Management was held at Ayr this year. Good to meet up with our friends again. #ACABM @FarmersCompany
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Applications continue for the @FarmersCompany 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership - under the tutelage of @duchyRBS - to take place during January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon. For more information on programme content, dates and fees, visit: ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/c… The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026. #CRL27 #NowMoreThanEver
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Applications are now open for £750 scholarships towards the costs of training, short courses and workshops in the UK for Members of @NFYFC The Jubilee Awards of the @FarmersCompany was created by Past Master HRH The Princess Royal in 2002 for the training of young persons in agriculture. Please use the link to apply - closing date is 18:00 on 30th June 2026. farmerslivery.org.uk/grants-… #JubileeAwards #NFYFC
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With one course application process shutting down, the next set of applications for our courses is now open! The @FarmersCompany is delighted to announce applications for the 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership - under the tutelage of @duchyRBS - to take place during January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon. For more information on content, dates and fees, please visit: ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/c… The closing date for applications is 18:00 on 31st July 2026. We look forward to hearing from you. #CRL27 #NowMoreThanEver
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Final week remains to apply for @FarmersCompany , which runs from October 2026 through to the final online sessions in February 2027, under the tutelage of Karen Brosnan. As before, it will also include the two-week residential programme between 8th-21st November inclusive, at @CourtStonehouse , near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Information on fees and access to the application portal for the 2026/27 course is attached or available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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Jeremy Finnis DL - Master, the Wardens and the Court of Assistants look forward to welcome Members of @FarmersCompany, Members of the @WCFAlumni and guests to the annual Agricultural Lecture & Dinner this evening at Plaisterers' Hall. A full house will hear from Charles Ireland - aka “cheerful Charlie” of @ceresrural and Clarkson’s Farm.
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Two weeks remain to apply for the @FarmersCompany 75th Rural Business Management programme, which runs from October 2026 through to the final online sessions in February 2027, under the tutelage of Karen Brosnan. As before, it will also include the two-week residential programme between 8th-21st November inclusive, at @CourtStonehouse, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Information on fees and access to the application portal for the 2026/27 course is attached or available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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Three weeks remain to apply for the @FarmersCompany 75th Rural Business Management programme, which runs from October 2026 through to the final online sessions in February 2027, under the tutelage of Karen Brosnan. As before, it will also include the two-week residential programme between 8th-21st November inclusive, at @CourtStonehouse, near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Information on fees and access to the application portal for the 2026/27 course is attached or available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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For those interested in more information to join the @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. Tom Pope, agronomist, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and professionally. A reminder, we are running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing [email protected] or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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For those interested in applying to join the @FarmersCompany 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. William tells us the strong message why you should absolutely consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and at work. We are running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing [email protected] or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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Farmers’ Alumni retweeted
I’ve said this many times but one of my few regrets from the past is not having applied for this amazing course before. If you are at all interested please join the online briefing below
For those interested in applying to join @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. Tracy Wathen-Jones, Rare Breeds Survival Trust & Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and at work. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing [email protected] or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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For those interested in applying to join @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is a further video from last year's cohort. Tracy Wathen-Jones, Rare Breeds Survival Trust & Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and recommends its benefits, both personally and at work. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from 19:00 for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing [email protected] or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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With the recent changes of the @NFUtweets Leadership team, the @WCFAlumni continues to have two of the NFU team who have completed the @FarmersCompany education programmes: @ProagriLtd Tom Bradshaw, having completed the Agricultural Business Management course in 2014, remains president, whilst the new vice president is @Robyn_Munt Robyn Munt, who completed the Challenge of Rural Leadership in 2023. Robyn replaces Rachel Hallos, who completed the Challenge of Rural Leadership in 2020. Pictured with Tom and Robyn is Paul Tompkins @Southacrefarm, who has been elected as NFU deputy president. Many congratulations and good wishes to you all.
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For those who might be interested in applying to join @FarmersCompany' 75th Rural Leadership programme through the autumn and winter of 2026/27, here is the first video from last year's cohort. Emlyn Evans, Business Owner of Squab Group and T.I.Evans & Son, tells us why you should consider the Management programme and its benefits, both personally and professionally, for the business. We are once again running an online session this year to learn more about the Farmers' Management course. This will take place on Monday, 23rd March, from for approximately two hours. Please register to join us by emailing [email protected] or if you have any questions. Information on fees and the application portal for the 2026/27 programme is available here: farmerslivery.org.uk/courses… #RBM26
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