Arthur Young
1741-1820 Young’s family had an estate at Bradfield Combust in Suffolk and it was there that he started his farming career. His great interest in farming techniques and improvements led him to become one of the most influential agricultural writers of his day. In recognition of this, the government appointed him as Secretary to the Board of Agriculture in 1793. His General View of the Agriculture of the County of Suffolk was published in 1797, with a new edition in 1813.