Sam Stables, a sheep farmer from Herefordshire and the founder of We Are Farming Minds, has partnered with the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) and their Mind Your Head campaign to walk 142 miles from Ross‑on‑Wye to London.
His goal is simple but powerful: shine a national spotlight on the immense pressures farmers face every single day and to raise vital funds for NFYFC. Sam wants to help give the next generation of farmers the voice, confidence, and support they deserve, so please dig deep to donate.
From unpredictable weather and financial strain to isolation and long hours, British farmers are carrying more weight than ever before.
The Farm Safety Foundation research revealed that 95% of farmers under 40 believe that mental health is the biggest hidden problem facing farmers today.
Sam’s walk is a symbol of that struggle — but it’s also a symbol of hope. He wants every farmer to know that support exists, that they are not alone, and that things can get better. By taking on this challenge during Mind Your Head Week, Sam is calling for greater understanding, more open conversations, and stronger support for those who feed the nation.
Please support Sam's mission by donating to help rural young people through programmes of work developed by Young Farmers' Clubs.
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