My name is Richard and I’m 24-years-old. I spent five years studying at Reaseheath college. I completed a three year course studying towards an extended diploma in agriculture followed by a further two years studying towards an FDSC in agriculture.
Over the years I have worked on a beef farm in Gloucestershire for former beef farmer of the year Paul Westaway. I have also worked for a Dutch family on their dairy farm in Kent and I spent three years working on a broiler, arable and beef farm in Cheshire which has helped to provide me with a broader understanding of our agricultural industry.
In September 2020 I took over our family farm which is based in Snowdonia. It has been in our family since 1953 and is made up of several enterprises including sheep, poultry layers, horse liveries and holiday accommodation. The farm is also in an (SSSI).
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