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Young Farmer Focus - Bailey Greatley: "I found my love for farming on a dairy farm in Maiden Bradley"

Royal Agricultural University student Bailey Greatley writes on why she is passionate about farming and the ways in which young farmers are influenced by agricultural documentaries

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Bailey Greatley, from Crockerton in Wiltshire, said: "Finding out how young farmers have been inspired by what they watch, or if these programs can have a negative impact in possibly turning them away from the industry, has been fascinating."
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Bailey Greatley, from Crockerton in Wiltshire, said: "Finding out how young farmers have been inspired by what they watch, or if these programs can have a negative impact in possibly turning them away from the industry, has been fascinating."

I am originally from a small village in Wiltshire called Crockerton. I grew up with a family who all have always enjoyed rural life. LISTEN NOW: I found my love for farming on a dairy farm...

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