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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 Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) Achiever Awards, many were recognised for their dedication to their clubs and communities. But Tom Retallick was chosen as the ‘heart’ 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 Farmers' 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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