Stewartry Younger Farmers have narrowly missed out on being named Dumfries and Galloway Younger Farmers District Membership of the 12 months.
A 3-strong workforce comprising chairman John McCulloch, secretary Meghan Carson and assistant treasurer and junior member Milly Smith got here second in a region-wide competitors held at Crocketford final week,
The trio took it in turns to ship a PowerPoint presentation within the Galloway Arms to a panel of judges made up of 4 former younger farmers.
John informed the Information afterwards: “We did a presentation of what we did all year long to draw new members, retain current members and to carry occasions.
“We're delighted to have gained second prize – it’s completely improbable.
“Up to now yr now we have been rebuilding as restrictions by means of the pandemic have eased.
“It’s good to be getting extra occasions within the diary.”
Decrease Nithsdale have been rated prime of the crops by the judges.