²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Young Farmer Focus - Ben Fenemore: "²ÝÁñÉçÇø support their communities"

Banbury farmer Ben Fenemore reflects on Back British Farming day, working in the emergency services, and being nominated for the NFU's Community Farming Hero award

clock • 3 min read
Mixed farmer Ben Fenemore, who is training to work as an emergency care assistant in the ambulance service, said: "We regularly help the community in other ways, too, whether that is snow clearing in the winter or removing trees that have fallen across the road in storms when the council will not."
Image:

Mixed farmer Ben Fenemore, who is training to work as an emergency care assistant in the ambulance service, said: "We regularly help the community in other ways, too, whether that is snow clearing in the winter or removing trees that have fallen across the road in storms when the council will not."

On September 10, it was Back British Farming Day! This is a day for farmers to show the Great British public the work we put into producing the best food in the world. LISTEN NOW: This year,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus: Jack Ancell - 'I was farming at every opportunity'

Young Farmer Focus: Jack Ancell - 'I was farming at every opportunity'

Jack Ancell, aged 23 and from Cheshire, studied Agri-Business at Harper Adams University and is about to embark on starting his own suckler beef farm on a local estate

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian
clock 25 June 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus: Ruby Pool - "You have to show you have passion for the industry"

Young Farmer Focus: Ruby Pool - "You have to show you have passion for the industry"

Ruby Pool, 16, who lives near Wakefield, is studying a T Level in Land and Crop Production at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire

Alex Black
clock 18 June 2026 • 2 min read
Young Farmer Focus -  Lydia Gardner: "Farming community is built on resilience"

Young Farmer Focus - Lydia Gardner: "Farming community is built on resilience"

Lydia Gardner, 24, from Dorset, is a farm adviser in the Cotswolds, a student and Young Farmer ambassador for the NFU

Mia Willemsen
clock 10 June 2026 • 2 min read