Tributes paid following death of Farming Community Network founder, Christopher Jones MBE

The Farming Community Network has paid tribute to its ‘beloved’ founder Christopher Jones MBE, who has passed away at the age of 81.

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Tributes paid following death of Farming Community Network founder, Christopher Jones MBE

The Farming Community Network has paid tribute to its beloved founder Christopher Jones MBE, who has passed away at the age of 81. His death was announced on social media by the charity on Monday (May...

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