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Community support makes new entrants' dream a reality on Monmouthshire farm

It was third time lucky for Jessi and Chris Stephens in securing a Monmouthshire County Council farm, but although rewarding, it has not been an easy ride

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Jessi and Chris Stephens with sons Harris and Fergus
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Jessi and Chris Stephens with sons Harris and Fergus

For Jessi and Chris Stephens, securing their county council farm was a chance for them to farm in their own right. The couple had narrowly missed out on two other previous tenancy opportunities. Jessi...

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