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Young Farmer Focus – Lewis Thomas: "I am proud to give back to the people and places that supported me"

Lewis Thomas, 17, is owner of Chickwood Poultry. He is from Coed Cyw Fawr 51AVÊÓÆµin Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

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Lewis Thomas, from Coed Cyw Fawr 51AVÊÓÆµin Llanelli, said: "I love speaking in schools where I can connect with young people about what I do and why farming is such an important industry."
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Lewis Thomas, from Coed Cyw Fawr 51AVÊÓÆµin Llanelli, said: "I love speaking in schools where I can connect with young people about what I do and why farming is such an important industry."

I started my own business selling free-range eggs, hatching eggs, pullets, and point-of-lay hens when I was just 13 years old. I originally just sold eggs to family and friends. Initially, it was just...

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