Welcome to the Dorset Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs
Please use our website to find information about clubs, competitions and training!
Who is Dorset YFC?
Dorset YFC is part of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC). This is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK.
Established in 1921 NFYFC heads a nationwide body of 662 Young Farmers’ Clubs (YFCs) throughout England and Wales dedicated to supporting young people with an interest in agriculture and the countryside.
All clubs welcome new members and have a varied programme of meetings. To find out more about clubs in your area click on the club link or just give us a call or an email and we will pass on club specific contact details.
Dorset YFC is always looking for new members and adult volunteers to act as club leaders and associates. There are many training opportunities available so if you are interested please do not hesitate to contact us!
What’s On – September 2026
Wednesday 5th – Gillingham and Shaftesbury YFC Pre AGM – Coppleridge Inn
Monday 10th – Executive Meeting including F&GP, 7pm & Pre-AGM, 7.30pm – Coastland College, Kingston Maurward Campus, Courtyard Classroom 11
Thursday 13th – Sherborne YFC Pre AGM – Slessor Club, Sherborne
Sunday 16th – South West Area Meeting – Somerset Office
Tuesday 18th – Beaminster YFC Pre AGM – Drimpton Village Hall, 7.15pm
Tuesday 18th – Marshwood Vale YFC Pre AGM – Broadoak Village Hall, 7:30pm
Wed 19th & Thurs 20th – Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show – Turnpike Showground
Friday 21st – Gillingham and Shaftesbury YFC Summer Party – time and venue TBC
Friday 21st – Monday 24th – SWA Junior Weekend – Shropshire
Saturday 22nd – Annual Sheep Show – Organised by Puddletown YFC
Thursday 27th – Melplash Show – West Bay Showground
Monday 31st August – Puddletown YFC Pre AGM – Dewlish Village Hall, 7.30pm
View the Calendar of Events for all 2026 Events
What we’ve all been up to!
Your say on events, competitions and life with Dorset Young Farmers!
Dorset YFC Rally
We hope to open this back up to the Public in the future.
CLOSED RALLY FOR MEMBERS ONLY – 18TH APRIL 2026
Dorset YFC run an Annual Rally, with the first event taking place in 2019. It was such a great success that we’ve run it each year since. This year we celebrated our 80th Anniversary and are already planning to make 2027 bigger and better. The Rally is also where our Dorset YFC members compete for the Rally Shield in numerous competitions including Tug of War, Cookery, Handicraft and Tractor Driving etc, and is a great day to see what Dorset YFC is all about. The event this year was once again held at Rockpitts Farm, Plush, Dorset DT2 7RL by kind permission of the Berry Family and supported by Cornish Mutual.
Please follow our Facebook page to keep updated on our upcoming events.
South West Area Weekend
Annual Event in March
In March members aged 18 years upwards were able to attend the South West Area Weekend. The venue for this event moves round on a 3 year basis, venues being, Weymouth, Newquay and Weston Super Mare. At this weekend a lot of our competitions take place to see who is going forward to the National Competitions, competitions include sports, entertainments, dancing, reading, public speaking etc. Not only do our members get a chance to compete but they also get a chance to let their hair down and enjoy the evening events, which can be themed from black tie dress and fancy dress (topic changes yearly). It is also a great opportunity for our members to meet other members in the South West Area. It is an extremely well attended event.
SWA Junior Weekend
Annual Event in August
Junior SWA is a chance for our younger members aged 10-17 to attend their very own SWA Weekend, which is currently being held at Brecon Beacons. It gives our younger members a chance to make friends from different Counties and is a great team building weekend.
As this is an activities weekend members get a chance to take part in many activities from team building weekend, water sports and climbing activities.
It is a great for all juniors in this particular age range and it is extremely well attended and books up quickly!!
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YFC is for Everyone: safeguarding and safety in YFC
The welfare, safety and safeguarding of YFC members is always paramount.
Contact Dorset YFC Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Officer – Jessica Pitman
Email directly – safeguardingyfcdorset@gmail.com or call – 07549 103593