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Young Farmer Focus - Amy Corfield: 'Farming is about resilience, responsibility and problem-solving'

Herefordshire farmer Amy Corfield writes on how being rooted in farm life has helped to shape her resilience, teamwork, and initiative in communications

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Amy Corfield, senior account manager at rural communications company Pinstone, said: "Joining Young Farmers at 15 opened another world. It was not just about competitions, it was about teamwork, confidence, leadership and building lasting connections. Those experiences taught collaboration, perseverance, and communication skills that I carry into every aspect of my career today."
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Amy Corfield, senior account manager at rural communications company Pinstone, said: "Joining Young Farmers at 15 opened another world. It was not just about competitions, it was about teamwork, confidence, leadership and building lasting connections. Those experiences taught collaboration, perseverance, and communication skills that I carry into every aspect of my career today."

Growing up on a mixed livestock farm in Herefordshire, I learnt resilience, teamwork and responsibility from an early age. Growing up on a farm teaches skills you do not learn in a classroom. LISTEN...

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