Jodi’s day to day involves selling road planers to clients and ensuring they have the right equipment for their infrastructure projects. Outside of her role at Jet, however, she oversees a very different type of organisation…
Since joining the company three years ago, Jodi has spoken to a variety of different people, from farmers and contractors, to quarries and companies. The communication skills and management skills she deploys at Jet have come in handy for her role as President of the Shipston Young Farmers’ Club (YFC). Shipston YFC is one of the 561 YFCs across England, offering youth in rural areas the opportunities to connect with each other, develop skills, support local communities, and foster meaningful social lives. Despite having never been involved in her youth, Jodi was approached by her brother to take on the role as Vice President initially.
“My brother has been involved from the age of about 15. Two years ago, he took over as chairman and told me one evening that they were looking for a Vice President initially. So, I stepped into the role.”
Moving into the position of President, Jodi’s role consists of attending meetings like the AGM, supporting the club’s members, offering guidance, and helping organise events, evenings, and balls that the group conduct.
“To begin with, I wasn’t heavily involved. I just went to a few meetings and supported them with the events they did. Then in around October 2025, they approached me and explained they wanted to do a ball as it was my brother’s last year as Chairman. Being on maternity leave meant I had a lot of spare time on my hands to help with organising it. It was brilliant.”
Unfortunately, a previous member of the Shipston YFC, Tom, was diagnosed cancer. The Shipston group, together with the local rugby club, set about raising enough money to send Tom to America to receive treatment. Through a charity rugby match and other fundraising activities, the event raised over £35,000. Heartbreakingly, Tom passed away.
“At Shipston you can be a member from 14 until 25, but even the ex-young farmers are still very much involved. If there’s an event happening, like the ball or a party, or even plowing competitions, the older people come down. At the ball, we had people from the age of 80 all the way down to 18, and everybody just comes together with one thing in common.”
After the YFC ball in June, it was decided that out of the £8,000 raised there, over £5,500 was put towards Tom’s charity. This goes hand in hand with Jet’s commitment to charity, with the business having recently donated £12,000 to a range of local charities. Shipston YFC have chosen to support the British Heart Foundation and Birmingham Children’s Hospital for the 2026/27 year.
Jodi recognises the significance that loneliness has on the farming community and utilises her role within the Young Farmers to make sure young people remain connected.
“This brings them all together, especially these youngsters that have sat for 12, 14 hours a day on a tractor, and they’re meeting up once a week. Everyone’s in a group chat, so somebody is always happy to go for a pint, or meet up, or even just to walk the dogs.”
A valued member of the Jet family and a positive presence within her community, Jodi’s passion for community, togetherness, and championing good causes enables her to succeed in both her day-to-day role and her YFC position.