Bucks Young Farmers Country Show time! 

Liz Nicholls

James Nixey, the new chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, will host Bucks Young Farmers Country Show at Manor House Farm, HP27 9PA, on 31st May 

Farming involves a lot of hard graft to feed us all well. James Nixey, a member of Princes Risborough Young Farmers’ Club (YFC), is the new chair of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs.  

James, 28, who is a self-employed electrician, has been elected to represent more than 23,000 rural young people across England and Wales. He has been involved in his family’s farm for as long as he can remember. He went to Lord Williams School in Thame which, he says, gave him a great start in adult life.  

“I cannot speak highly enough of the YFC,” he says. “There’s a certain pride in being surrounded by young people who are feeding the nation, supporting their communities. YFC is an organisation like no other – if you’re thinking about joining, go for it! The opportunities are endless. Perhaps you’ve seen the charity Christmas tree collections or tractor run we organise in and around Risborough? 

“The highlight of my year will be Bucks Young Farmers Country Show on 31st May at Manor House Farm, Bledlow, by kind permission of Lord Carrington. It’s a great day out for all the family and showcases the best of rural life, from tractor displays, main ring entertainment, a market and craft stalls and entertainment with young farmers competing in an array of competitions to be crowned the best in Bucks. The atmosphere at a YFC show is unbeatable and there is something for everyone to enjoy.  
If you and your family are there on the day, make sure you come and say hi!” 

You’ll often find James browsing in Lacey’s Family Farm Shop, just outside Lane End. “This award-winning farm shop and butchers sell produce from their own farm as well as many other local producers,” says James. “It’s so important to buy good-quality, locally sourced British produce whenever we can. British food is some of the highest-quality, safest and most nutritious food in the world and you can tell the team at Lacey’s have sustainability and quality at the forefront of what they supply. I’ve always been impressed with the range and they also run great events and tours, such as Open Farm Sunday. Definitely one to visit.  

“We are so lucky to live in the foothills of the Chilterns – an area of outstanding natural beauty. With our lives more hectic than ever I think it’s super important to get outside and take in some of that countryside. Getting outside is so good for you, there are several studies showing nature helps our mental health, improving thinking and reducing stress. So, what are you waiting for? Get out and enjoy the countryside we have on our doorstep! 

“If I could make one wish for the world, it would be for everyone to have access to safe, sustainable, and nourishing food, grown by farmers who are valued, supported, and empowered. A world where agriculture thrives in harmony with nature, and every hand that feeds us is respected and never forgotten.”     

For more info about Bucks YFC Show & advance tickets visit bucksyfcshow.co.uk