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Aug 2020
Yorkshire Water launches affordable scheme for young farmers
Yorkshire Water has announced a starter scheme to get young farm workers renting land.
The project is titled Beyond Nature. Plots will be rented out to young farmers and anyone under 40 with an interest in farm ownership.
In the European Union, only 11% of farms are run by those under 40. The largest barriers for young farmers who want to run their own farm is expense and how often land becomes available.
The first farm announced in the scheme is Scow Hall Farm, located behind Swinsty reservoir in Washburn Valley.
Lisa Harrowsmith, lead surveyor at Yorkshire Water, said:
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Yorkshire Water's intention is to give young farmers the tools to create sustainable farms on their 70,000 acres of land. Mentorship, training and business advice will be provided.
Ellie Britton, 22, who was brought up on her parents farm in Ripon, said:
Applications for Scow Hall Farm will open in late August. More information can be found on the Yorkshire Water website or via their social media pages.
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