My first year at the NFU has absolutely flown by and has seen me get involved in so many different things. I began the year working in the membership team, designing graphic panels for shows and helping to deliver events such as the NFU Conference and National Achievement Awards. For me, I had no previous experience in graphic design, so it has been a valuable skill to learn.
I then spent six months working within the communications team writing articles across print and online. This gave me the opportunity to develop my writing skills as each magazine has a different audience and therefore needs to be written in a different style. I have really enjoyed being able to increase my agricultural knowledge, as I have been able to cover various issues facing different sectors. Learning about the latest technology in the industry has also been really interesting, as these insights can be highly beneficial for our members.
This September I began my placement in the West Midlands regional office. During my time here I will be working on a project to promote the contribution the West Midlands counties make to UK agriculture. Being in the regional team will also allow me to work closely with members and on issues that directly affect them.