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Q:What is a smallholding?
A: We don’t have any hard and fast rules as to what makes a smallholding. Anything from a large garden where a few chickens are kept to a full scale working farm.
Q: Do I have to live in North Yorkshire to be a member?
A: We have members from all over the north of England and some further afield but people within North Yorkshire will receive the most benefit from membership of the society.
Q: Do I have to work in farming / agriculture?
A: No, our members come from all walks of life. We have vicars and doctors, surgeons and oil rig workers, engineers and housewives.
Q: Do I have to be a land owner to join the society?
A: No. Many of our members rent land or carry out their activities in their back gardens. Land ownership is nor a requirement of membership.
Q: Do I have to be on the Internet or have e-mail to join the society?
A: No. About a third of our members do have e-mail and have the advantage of early notification of things for sale or wanted through our regular e-mail bulletins.
Q: How many members does the society have?
A: Currently we have nearly 700 smallholdings throughout the North Of England as members
Q: Is there an age limit for membership.
A: No but we would prefer children to be accompanied by adult members.
Q: Can I become a life member?
A: Yes, contact us for details.
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