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Young Farmer Focus - Sophie Burgoyne: "I realised my heart was back in Shropshire"

Sophie Burgoyne, 27 from Church Stretton, Shropshire, is a solicitor for Lanyon Bowdler

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Young Farmer Focus - Sophie Burgoyne: "I realised my heart was back in Shropshire"

Growing up on my family's beef farm in South Shropshire, farming has always been part of my life. My dad's family has been farming there for more than 100 years, and although I wouldn't describe myself...

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