JOIN OUR CLUB FREE: it’s like music to a student’s ears. We can’t promise you a freE meal but what we can ofFer you is freE membership to the bigGest farming union going. Why would you say no to that?
W
e know – you’re inundated with people asking you to do things on a daily basis. From claiming PPI for a credit card you’ve never seen in your life, to a sponsored advert of some weird T-Shirt on your Facebook feed from a company you’ve never heard of. It goes with the territory of being a wicked millennial (that’s what they call us nowadays). But the NFU isn’t some company trying to get you compensation, nor do we have massive
T-shirts that stand out like a sore thumb. It's the organisation representing 55,000 farmers in England and Wales and we want you to stand by our side. You can join the party by filling out the online form in the membership section of NFUonline. As soon as you’ve signed up your details will be sent off and you’ll get a membership card – it doesn’t have a dodgy photo on it like your student card in the first year either #deerinheadlights.
DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT…
Victoria Look from Somerset said: “As someone who is greatly involved in the agriculture industry on a daily basis, I thought it would be silly not to be an NFU member, particularly when it is free! I really love the weekly newsletters that I receive as they are really informative and keep me up-to-date with what is happening in the wider world of UK agriculture. I particularly like the fact that it comes via email, as it means I can access the latest news even if I am out on farm. “I really appreciate the work that the NFU is doing, particularly in relation to the dairy sector which has been going through a rough period. I think more young people need to sign up as members so they can see the work that is achieved regularly by the NFU on the behalf of farmers.”
Helen Porteus from Northumberland said: “Although I’m not from a farming background originally, I’ve been brought up in rural Northumberland and have always known that working full time in a city office was not for me. I have a reasonably good overview of the UK agriculture industry due to the time I’ve spent milking and helping during lambing seasons. My family have always supported buying British and local produce, therefore it makes sense for me to be a member of the NFU. My future employers and clients will expect me to have a detailed understanding of the post-Brexit rural political landscape and receiving NFU newsletters and magazines will be invaluable to me when it comes to keeping on top of every new piece of rural and agricultural legislation. Those who have a love for farming should definitely sign up!”
WHAT DO YOU GET?
We don’t expect you to dig deep in your pocket – you can sign up to the NFU for free and you’ll get a load of access to discounts and magazines that’ll be coming out of your ears. These include:
✓Copies of #studentfarmer (it’s worth it just for this) and our big brother magazine British Farmer & Grower
✓Invitations to consultations and meetings, meaning you can shape policy and the future of farming
✓Regional newsletters and the national weekly bulletin by that-there-thing called email
✓Special member rates to attend the NFU Conference where you can meet the #studentfarmer team. Don’t all line up at once
✓Merlin Entertainment discounts (Alton Towers, Chessington etc.)
✓10% saving on trailer training ✓Welfare of Animals in Transport test for £35 + VAT.
January 2017 / #STUDENTFARMER
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