CLA member, Stephen Watkins set to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers
CLA member Stephen Watkins is set to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Farmers, taking on one of the agricultural sector’s most respected ceremonial and leadership roles
Stephen is currently Senior Warden of the Company, having previously served as Junior Warden. His forthcoming appointment reflects a longstanding commitment to farming, rural leadership and the wider agricultural community.
A Worcestershire farmer and owner of H. W. Watkins & Sons, Stephen is also a Nuffield Scholar and has held senior roles in agricultural organisations, including chairing the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and serving on the NFU’s Horticulture and Potatoes Board.
The Worshipful Company of Farmers supports the development of leadership and management across UK agriculture through education, training and charitable activity. As Master, Stephen will represent the Company and help champion its work with farmers, rural businesses and the next generation of agricultural leaders.