Collecting Badges

Farmer Khaki

Farmer Khaki

Farmer Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928

The farmer badge has the image of a Sickle. 

First Issued in 1910

This proficiency badge was worn on the right arm, starting from the cuff upwards in order of achievement.

To earn the Farmer badge*

Must have a knowledge gained by practice of ploughing,  cultivating, drilling, hedging and draining; also a general knowledge of farm machinery, hay-making, reaping, leading and stacking, and an acquaintance with the routine seasonal work on a farm, including  the care of cattle, horses, sheep and pigs.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.