Young Farmer Focus - Kirsten Henry: "Enjoy the journey, embrace risk, and just go for it"

Ms Henry, 23, writes about being part of Moneymore Young Farmers' Club, her journey as a Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholar, and why she is passionate about farming

Chris Brayford
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Kirsten Henry is from Cookstown in Co Tyrone. She said: "I would encourage any young person to apply for this scholarship because it will literally change your life and way of thinking."
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Kirsten Henry is from Cookstown in Co Tyrone. She said: "I would encourage any young person to apply for this scholarship because it will literally change your life and way of thinking."

I grew up immersed in the world of farming. Alongside my father, I help manage the family dairy farm which is home to an 80-strong Holstein cow herd and their replacements. From a young age, I developed...

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