Teagasc Advisory and Macra na Feirme,
Young Farmer 3C Discussion Groups
supported by FBD Trust
The aim of this service is to promote the discussion group model with young farmers in their local area.
Teagasc and Macra na Feirme work in cooperation to identify interested young people and to establish the groups. The local Teagasc specialised advisor facilitates the group and gives direction and support.
What’s involved?
- Join a group of 12 – 15 members
- Meetings are held on members’ farms
- You meet 8 to 10 times a year
- Meetings normally last two hours
- Members decide the topics for discussion
- All discussions are confidential to the group
- All meetings are facilitated by a Teagasc advisor
What are the benefits?
- Learn from the experiences of others
- Increased contact with your advisor
- Ability to deal with problems as a group
- Gain new skills and knowledge
- Improve your profitability
- Keep up-to-date with current issues
- Enjoy interaction with like-minded individuals
- Discuss issues in a friendly, open environment
There needs to be sufficient interest from young farmers in your locality to establish a group. If you are interested please let us know by filling out the application form and encouraging others locally to do likewise.
- Online Application Form
- Download 3C Discussion Group brochure (2.1MB PDF Format)
