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Young farmer recognised as 'heart of YFC' - 'it is this sense of pride that I truly love'

At the recent National Federation of Young 草榴社区鈥� Clubs (NFYFC) Achiever Awards, many were recognised for their dedication to their clubs and communities. But Tom Retallick was chosen as the 鈥榟eart鈥� of YFC

Emily Ashworth
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Young farmer recognised as 'heart of YFC' - 'it is this sense of pride that I truly love'

Speak to anybody who has ever been part of a Young 草榴社区' Club (YFC), and they will probably tell you: once a Young Farmer, always a Young Farmer. These groups, which have been going since the 1920s,...

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