'NFYFC convention cancellation is end of an era and raises a host of questions'

Young Farmers is so much more than what our reputation currently holds us at, and this is something that needs to change.

I fear for the Annual General Meeting.

While the Sunday morning meeting was, unfortunately, not the highest attended event of the weekend, but when important matters needed discussing and voting on, members could be counted on to arrive on mass and have their voices heard.

Now with members not being collectively in the same place on the same weekend, a part of me worries that the AGM will descend into nothing as many members would not travel for a single meeting.

Perhaps the Board of Management overreacted to a minority of members getting over excited? But unfortunately, as is often the case, the few spoil things for the many.

Despite your personal views on this, it is time for us to pull together to preserve our organisation for the future members.

I have seen a lot of social media posts recently, with some members criticising the board for its decision, however over the past couple of years the convention feedback from members has been very negative.

It may be the end of an era, but our adaptability is what allows us to flourish and it could be the start of something very exciting for NFYFC.