Joe Flanagan

NFU Poultry Industry Programme 2024/25, Vaccine egg producer, midlands

My route into farming started at around the age of 13 when I moved to the countryside.

I always fancied myself as a farmer so reached out to the local farms and worked at one for three years after school.

I’ve been at AC Poultry for around two and a half years now, starting as assistant farm manager and proceeding to manager within six months.

I’d love to inspire other people who aren’t from a farming background to get into the sector, it is still accessible and is a rewarding career.