Army veteran finds feet in farming - 'I cannot thank John Deere enough for being first enterprise to understand a veteran's needs'

Having spent much of his life in the army, Martin Frodsham found it difficult to find a new career – until he found farming. Emily Ashworth finds out more

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Army veteran finds feet in farming - 'I cannot thank John Deere enough for being first enterprise to understand a veteran's needs'

When Martin Frodsham left school in 2005, he had his sights set on the fire service. Fast forward a few years and Martin found himself in the army, working his way up. So, having led a life of service,...

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