This is the third book in ‘Harry’ Young’s trilogy, following 
My Lincolnshire Long Ago and Where Did We Go From 
Here.  He recalls events from the 50s and 60s that reflect 
the difficulties faced by farmers adapting to the massive 
changes taking place in agriculture during that time.  
This volume follows the formation of the initial group 
Leadon Vale Farmers instigated by Mr Rhys Thomas after 
his fact-finding tour of America on behalf of the National 
Farmers Union.  On his return he toured England outlining 
his belief and other groups including Red Rose in Lancashire 
and the White Rose and Palatinate in Yorkshire were formed.  
All this being closely monitored by the NFU.
 
A very satisfactory state of affairs continued until a new 
general manager, Mr John Sinclair, was appointed.  He 
attempted to make arrangements nationally using 
unqualified buyers which lost the Company so much money 
that the whole enterprise was scrapped.
 
Sadly the ACT was eventually disbanded and reverted to 
becoming a traditional farmers cooperative with members 
who earned annual dividends.

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