Young farmer development group (YFDG) meetings are taking place nationwide to discuss plans for the future. The brief meetings introduced new YFDGs to their roles, helping them build up their contacts with other YFDGs and those who can help them develop further their plans for the coming year.
Derrie Dillon, Macra na Feirme agricultural affairs manager, gave a brief presentation on their role, on initiatives being rolled out, as well as pointing out the activities already in place for them and the need for PR to advertise these events to members.
After this, the floor was open for individuals to give their feedback and put across the ideas they hope to develop.
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Some interesting points were raised, including the need for once-off standout events/activities, especially in counties with weaker membership numbers.
The main positive to come from the meetings was the networking done by the county delegates, who plan to get more involved and benefit from each other’s ideas, all for the good of their county.
Email agri@macra.ie to find out about upcoming meetings for YFDGs.
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Young farmer development group (YFDG) meetings are taking place nationwide to discuss plans for the future. The brief meetings introduced new YFDGs to their roles, helping them build up their contacts with other YFDGs and those who can help them develop further their plans for the coming year.
Derrie Dillon, Macra na Feirme agricultural affairs manager, gave a brief presentation on their role, on initiatives being rolled out, as well as pointing out the activities already in place for them and the need for PR to advertise these events to members.
After this, the floor was open for individuals to give their feedback and put across the ideas they hope to develop.
Some interesting points were raised, including the need for once-off standout events/activities, especially in counties with weaker membership numbers.
The main positive to come from the meetings was the networking done by the county delegates, who plan to get more involved and benefit from each other’s ideas, all for the good of their county.
Email agri@macra.ie to find out about upcoming meetings for YFDGs.
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