Exclusive Shearing Course Discounts for YF Members

06 Jan Exclusive Shearing Course Discounts for YF Members

British Wool launches young farmers exclusive training offer for another year:

British Wool and the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Club (SAYFC) have enjoyed a strong relationship and collaborated in many different areas over the years including the Young Farmers Clubs (YFC) training offer.

For the seventh year in a row a young farmer can benefit from 50% discount off a British Wool Shearing Course for the duration of their membership. This offer includes participation in both machine and blade shearing courses. These courses will be over two days, covering all the essential aspects of achieving a successful shearing season including the use of shearing equipment and hands-on shearing practice to develop your technique.

The exclusive price YFC members will pay for this training offer is £132 including VAT– the normal cost for this course would be £264 including VAT. This offer is valid for YFC members registering before 31^st March 2025.

Excellent fleece presentation is key in ensuring wool is presented correctly and to a high standard.  British Wool is also including this training discount to YFC members who wish to participate in its wool handling course. This one-day course will be delivered by a competitive wool handler at a discounted price of only £60 including VAT – the normal cost for this course is £72 including VAT.

Richard Schofield, Shearing Manager at British Wool, said: British Wool and the YFC have worked together now for several years in different projects, but this incentive is the best so far giving members the opportunity to attend shearing courses with a 50% discount whilst you remain a YFC member enabling you to develop your shearing skills.

Ally Brunton the National Chair for SAYFC said “We are thankful to British Wool for once again offering our members discounts for their shearing and wool handling courses. It’s fantastic that young farmers in Scotland have the opportunity to acquire these valuable agricultural skills, which can benefit them both at home and in their future careers.”