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Young Farmer Focus – Jake Leighton: "I hope my journey proves that the countryside really is open to everyone"

Barnsley College student Jake Leighton writes on transitioning from the city to rural life, how he gained an appreciation for farming, and why he wants to help open doors to show that regardless of someone's background, farming is for everyone

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Jake Leighton, who is currently studying at Barnsley College's Wigfield 51AVÊÓÆµcampus, said: "It is often a big challenge [getting into farming], and some people think you need to be born into it, but I want to show that anyone can find their way in."
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Jake Leighton, who is currently studying at Barnsley College's Wigfield 51AVÊÓÆµcampus, said: "It is often a big challenge [getting into farming], and some people think you need to be born into it, but I want to show that anyone can find their way in."

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