About Us

The Young Friends of the Countryside (YFCS, also referred to as the Young Friends) is a dedicated subdivision of the Friends of the Countryside (FCS) that aims to promote interconnectivity between young people aged 18 to 35 across Europe who have a longstanding personal or professional interest in rural matters, entrepreneurship,
land ownership and management of the countryside.Together they believe that it is only by creating
an association of rural decision makers, entrepreneurs, future and existing landowners -
that we will be able to promote, develop and defend our rural interests.
The principal purpose of the FCS is to support the work of the
European Landowners Organisation (ELO).

the network

    Exclusive insights into rural family businesses.

    Networking opportunities with like-minded members who share the same rural interests.

    Access to learning and education on associated rural and agricultural matters.

    Opportunities for entrepreneurship and project funding.

    A platform for a united voice regarding rural and environmental issues and policies at an international level.

    Access to employment opportunities and work experience in the rural sector and associated areas.

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events

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    The Young Friends of the countryside meet annually twice across different locations of Europe.

    At these events members have the opportunity to learn about interesting projects across Europe.

    Please log in to view upcoming events and for more information.

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famigro award

    The Famigro Award is granted annually to a young European entrepreneur who is making a special contribution to the rural economy, community and environment through an innovative project that is at least 2 years in the running.

    Sponsored by Karl Grotenfelt, the Famigro Award supports projects that provide answers to current challenges of the rural sector.

    The award includes prize money of €5,000, an article in the widely published Countryside Magazine and the opportunity to join the Young Friends of the Countryside at their General Assembly.

    INTERESTED? The deadline to apply for the 2024 edition is February 1. For further information please get in touch with us at info@yfcs.eu and/or check out the European Landowners' Page.

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our team

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    HEINRICH VON CROY

    Committee Chairman

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    ANNA NEEDHAM-ZAHEDI

    Committee Chairwoman

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    JOANA SOTTO MAYOR

    BOARD MEMBER

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    HEINRICH XXIX REUSS

    BOARD MEMBER

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    LEONOR CESAR DAS NEVES

    BOARD MEMBER

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    STEPHANIE BRUUN DE NEERGAARD

    BOARD MEMBER

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    ANTOINE LAMARCHE

    BOARD MEMBER

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    JEAN D’ASPREMONT

    BOARD MEMBER

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    ANTOINE DE THEUX

    BOARD MEMBER

young Friends In Numbers

165

Members

20

Countries

30+

Start-ups

Our Partners

get in touch

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info@yfcs.eu

Rue de Trèves 67
B-1040 Brussels

+32 (0)2 234 30 00