Young Farmer Focus: Michelle Stephenson - 'I love the fact every day is so different and I get to deal with such a variety of farm businesses'

Michelle Stephenson, 27, from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a full-time assistant land agent for Bell Ingram in Aberdeen and is a Next Generation representative for her local NFU branch.

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Young Farmer Focus: Michelle Stephenson - 'I love the fact every day is so different and I get to deal with such a variety of farm businesses'

Recently, we had been hosting sheepdog training days, where people pay for a slot with the trainer. I looking forward to seeing this grow when normality once again resumes, as there is a huge demand for...

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