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What's Stopping You - Membership Organisations

There is nothing like peer support. These organisations help amplify your voice with others in similar situations as yourself.

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Scottish Crofting Federation

Established and run by crofters themselves, SCF is dedicated to campaigning for crofters and fighting for the future of crofting.

Scottish Enterprise

By actively engaging with agencies and government at local, national and international levels, we influence policy on rural, agricultural, social, environmental issues. Originally set up in 1985 as the Scottish Crofters Union, the organisation continues to protect and promote the interests of crofters and the crofting community.

Web: www.crofting.org

Email: hq@crofting.org

Tel: 01599 530 005

Facebook: @croftingcraic

Twitter: @SCFHq

Instagram: scottishcroftingfederation

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(National Farmers Union of Scotland)

NFU Scotland is Scotland’s leading agricultural membership organisation, representing more than 8500 farmers, crofters, growers and rural businesses. It supports and promotes its members to achieve a sustainable and profitable future for Scottish agriculture.

NFUS (National Farmers Union of Scotland)

Web: www.nfus.org.uk

Email: info@nfus.org.uk

Tel: 0131 472 4000

Facebook: @nfuscotland 

Twitter: @NFUStweets

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NSA Scotland

NSA Scotland works with the national organisation to represent the views and interests of sheep producers through all of its activities which involves every aspect of the sheep industry. We are a grassroots organisation and our officeholders are predominantly active sheep farmers with working knowledge of the realities of running a sheep farming business.

NSA Scotland

Web: www.nationalsheep.org.uk/nsa-scotland/

Email: grace@nationalsheep.org.uk

Tel: 01684 892661

Facebook: @nsascotland.org.uk

Twitter: @NSA_Scotland

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Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Land and Estates have a vision to have the true value and contribution of rural land-based businesses recognised and valued both publicly and politically. They do this by championing and supporting rural businesses that provide economic, social and environmental benefit to the countryside.

Scottish Land & Estates

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Women in Agriculture Scotland

Women in Agriculture Scotland is an important grassroots movement for positive change to empower and increase the confidence of their membership to achieve their aspirations and create a more progressive, successful and inclusive industry.

Women in Agriculture Scotland

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The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC)

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) is Scotland’s largest rural youth organisation providing a social network full of opportunities from competitions and events to training and travel.

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC)

Web: https://www.sayfc.org/

Email: nationaladmin@sayfc.org

Tel: 0131 333 2445

Facebook: @sayfc

Twitter: @sayfc

Instagram: @officialsayfc

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Scottish Machinery Rings

Machinery Rings play a pivotal role in Scottish Agriculture and Rural Business, optimising efficiency and generating economic activity. With input costs dictating the profitability of all farms, Machinery Rings can deliver substantial savings on Machinery, Labour and Commodities as well as offering access to Training and Skills Development.

Scottish Machinery Rings

Web: www.scottishmachineryrings.co.uk

Email: hamish.walls@saos.coop

Tel: Check website for local contacts

Facebook: @scottishmachineryrings

Twitter: @scottishrings

Instagram: @scottishmachineryrings

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Scottish Beef Association (SBA)

The Scottish Beef Association is a group of Scottish Beef producers dedicated to influencing and shaping the structure and business environment in which our industry operates. The SBA works with other stakeholders across Scotland, the UK and Europe to promote the industry and secure the best outcomes for its members.

Scottish Beef Association (SBA)

Web: www.scottishbeefassociation.co.uk

Email:  info@scottishbeefassociation.co.uk

Tel: 07734 812704

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Twitter: @ScotBeefAssoc

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