Tom Robinson of Catlow Farm in Slaidburn has been elected branch chairman of Clitheroe NFU.
A tenant hill farmer, 60 year old Mr Robinson farms in partnership with his brother Stephen. Together, they keep 170 suckler beef cattle and 2,500 sheep.
Asked why he decided to become Clitheroe NFU branch chairman, Mr Robinson said: "I want fair returns for all farming sectors and wish to give farmers in Clitheroe and surrounding areas a really strong voice."
As well as being NFU Clitheroe branch chairman, Mr Robinson is also a council member of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association and is a director at Gisburn Auction Mart.
