Junior Academy 2025

Are you aged 16 - 21 years old and interested in developing a career in the farming industry? If so, now is your time…

The fully subsidised Junior Academy will offer you:

Opportunities to meet some of the key players in the food and farming industry
An activity-packed programme of activities to inspire you to find your career path
Training for effective communications, press and media handling, and negotiation skills
Opportunities to gain experience of chairing meetings, voicing your opinions and getting your point across effectively
Friendships that last a lifetime and a route into an invaluable support network that will open doors and create opportunities for you

The application window for Junior Academy 2025 is now closed.

Initiation & Introductions	Royal Welsh Show	22 July 2025
SESSION 1:	North Wales	30 July - 01 August 2025
SESSION 2: Overseas Study Visit	Norway*	25 – 29 August 2025
SESSION 3:	Ceredigion	03 – 05 October 2025
Work Placements	Member’s Choice	Autumn Half Term
AGRI ACADEMY CEREMONY	Royal Welsh Winter Fair	24 November 2025

*Destinations for the overseas study visits may be subject to change due to external factors.

Candidates for the Junior Academy must be over 16 years old and under 21 years old on the 30th July 2025. Candidates over 21 years old can apply for the Senior Agri Academy. All candidates must be registered with Farming Connect and must complete a Personal Development Plan on their BOSS account.

IMPORTANT – applicants must attend all of the sessions above and must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the study visit. Failure to commit fully to the whole Agri Academy experience can result in expulsion from the programme and a requirement to repay the costs of the trip. Members cannot be absent from residential sessions, unless either of the following apply