Formed by a resident of Talley, with the help of A.D.A.S. (The Agricultural Development and Advisory service), the group was launched at a meeting in the King's Head, Llandeilo in 1983. The group existed to encourage and help small farmers. Lectures, demonstrations, farm visits and social activities were held. Membership was only £5 per farm plus £1.50 per annum postage to receive the group's magazine “The Tir Bach Times”. Joint editors were Alan Surman and Alan Ward (President).