Farm donates Jersey cows to 'enhance' the farming experience for students

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Barnsley College agriculture student Emily Hanson with one of the Jersey cows
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Barnsley College agriculture student Emily Hanson with one of the Jersey cows

A South Yorkshire farm business has donated Jersey calves to boost an agricultural education programme's offering to students. Tyres Hall Farm, part of the the Longley Farm dairy business, has gifted...

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