Young farmer focus: Katie Smith - 'Persistence is key because every bit of experience is valuable'

Katie Smith, 21, is from Birmingham but based at Harper Adams University during the term time. She is currently studying veterinary medicine at Harper Keele Veterinary School.

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Young farmer focus: Katie Smith - 'Persistence is key because every bit of experience is valuable'

Katie Smith, 21, is from Birmingham but based at Harper Adams University during the term time. She is currently studying veterinary medicine at Harper Keele Veterinary School. 2020 The last year...

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