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From 100 ewes to 2,000 acres: The North Yorkshire family farm built on teamwork

Managing multiple farms and a commercial pheasant shoot is no mean feat, but teamwork is key to the Myers family’s success

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Left to right: Jess, Sam, Julie, Rob and Dan Myers, with girlfriend Ellie Hall.
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Left to right: Jess, Sam, Julie, Rob and Dan Myers, with girlfriend Ellie Hall.

Farming a total of 809ha (2,000 acres) across multiple farming systems in North Yorkshire, standing still is not an option for the Myers family, and their passion for farming continues to drive things...

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