Today we welcome James Standen onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ With no inherited land but a deep-rooted love for agriculture, James shares his remarkable journey from farm consultancy to managing estates and now running both a tenanted farm and Newcastle University’s agricultural operations. 🌾🐑

James takes us through his journey into tenancy, explaining how a chance meeting led to his family securing their North Yorkshire farm. With sheep, stewardship, fishing lakes, and environmental diversification at the heart of their operation, it’s a story of resilience and reinvention. 🏞️🛶

We dive into James’s Nuffield Scholarship and how it’s influenced the transformation of Newcastle University’s farms—turning underutilised land into hubs for research, teaching, and student engagement. He shares wins, lessons learned, and the importance of collaboration and strategy. 🎓🧠

With a keen focus on integrating environmental stewardship, practical learning, and entrepreneurial thinking, James’s approach offers insight into what resilient farming and modern land-based education can look like. A brilliant mix of innovation and authenticity! 🌱✨

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Today we welcome Amy Stewart onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ A farmer’s daughter and soon-to-be qualified veterinary nurse, Amy brings heartfelt honesty as she shares her dual world of livestock and labs. From early pig-handling memories to family debates over sheep bandages, it’s a tale of passion and practicality. 🐷🐑

Amy opens up about her experience in vet nursing — from OSCE assessments to emotional moments with clients — while reflecting on the value of empathy, community, and support among friends in agriculture. Her perspective offers a refreshing take on resilience in animal care. 🩺❤️

We explore Amy’s social media journey, where she juggles brand work, sheepdog training, and life on the farm. With multiple accounts and a love for reels, Amy is redefining what it means to be a modern-day rural influencer, while keeping it real about beauty standards and burnout. 📸🐕

Growing up on a mixed farm with sheep and cattle, Amy talks candidly about family dynamics, showing livestock, and the highs and lows of rural life. A true voice for young women in farming, she brings both humour and heart to the conversation. 🌾✨

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Today we welcome Penny Montgomorie, Sheena Munro and Alec Allison onto the R2Kast to talk all things Big Build! 🏗️ This heartfelt episode dives deep into the past, present, and future of the SAYFC Centre—Young Farmers’ spiritual home—and the enormous challenge ahead to raise £1 million for its redevelopment. 🏡✨

From early involvement in speech-making and travel exchanges to national leadership roles, Sheena and Alec reflect on how SAYFC shaped their personal and professional lives. Their stories offer a sense of tradition, legacy, and a reminder of how impactful rural youth networks can be. 🌍👫

Penny shares her journey from club member to CEO, recounting how the centre has been her workplace—and home—for over two decades. She walks us through the vision for the new building, the exciting developments, and how the sector can support SAYFC’s biggest project in years. 🏢❤️

A call to action rounds off this special episode—whether it’s a big contribution or a small gesture, everyone can play a part in building a future for SAYFC. This episode is a love letter to the power of community and what happens when people rally around a common cause. 🤝🔥

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#BigBuild #SAYFC #YoungFarmersScotland #YouthDevelopment #FarmLeadership #AlecAllison #SheenaMunro #PennyMontgomorie #SAYFCHistory #FarmingCommunity #RuralEducation #FundraisingChallenge #HighlandShow #SAYFCHeadquarters #SAYFCAlumni #FarmingWithFriends #AgriFuture #ScottishAgriculture #FarmNetwork #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #HowdenRural #AgYouthSupport #AgriHeritage

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