Farmers Group Trading – The Way I Saw It

Description

This is the third book in ‘Harry’ Young’s trilogy, following My 
Lincolnshire Long Ago and Where Did We Go From Here.  He 
recalls events from the 50s and 60s that reflect the difficulties 
faced by farmers adapting to the massive changes taking place 
in agriculture during that time.  This volume follows the 
formation of the initial group Leadon Vale Farmers instigated 
by Mr Rhys Thomas after his fact-finding tour of America on 
behalf of the National Farmers Union.  On his return he 
toured England outlining his belief and other groups including 
Red Rose in Lancashire and the White Rose and Palatinate in 
Yorkshire were formed.  All this being closely monitored by 
the NFU.

A very satisfactory state of affairs continued until a new 
general manager, Mr John Sinclair, was appointed.  He attempted 
to make arrangements nationally using unqualified 
buyers which lost the Company so much money that the 
whole enterprise was scrapped.

Sadly the ACT was eventually disbanded and reverted to 
becoming a traditional farmers cooperative with members 
who earned annual dividends.