Forces Farming: One man's mission to help army veterans get into farming

Forces Farming was set up to help those leaving the military get into farming. Emily Ashworth meets Jeremy Gibbs heading up the initiative to hear all about how it benefits veterans and the industry.

Emily Ashworth
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Forces Farming: One man's mission to help army veterans get into farming

Forces Farming was set up to help those leaving the military get into farming. Emily Ashworth meets Jeremy Gibbs heading up the initiative to hear all about how it benefits veterans and the industry...

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