Epic tractor drive hits road to raise mental health awareness

Farming team's journey pays tribute to Young Farmers' Club member who took his own life

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Taron Lee and James Caswell, along with 12 other drivers, are taking on tractor run round the UK to raise funds for mental health
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Taron Lee and James Caswell, along with 12 other drivers, are taking on tractor run round the UK to raise funds for mental health

A group of farmers are embarking on a 4,690 mile tractor run around the coast of Great Britain in order to raise funds and awareness about mental health. Taron Lee and James Caswell, along with 12 drivers...

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