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Farmers Guardian podcast: New entrant starts successful business after visiting Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday

Jack Scott knew agriculture was for him after attending an Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday event at Nonington Farms

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Farmers Guardian podcast: New entrant starts successful business after visiting Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday

Having met Emma Loder-Symonds at her Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday event at Nonington Farms in Canterbury, youngster Jack Scott finally knew what career path he wanted to take: Farming.Ìý

Having secured some of Emma's land, he now runs a thriving vegetable business and works with Emma to build his brand up.Ìý

Emma, a former winner and teacher, is passionate about education - Nonington is well-known for its educational classes and on-farm experiences.Ìý

Jack has thrived in his journey so far, and won BBC Countryfile's Young Countryside Champion award at the end of 2023.Ìý

Listen to their full story on the FG podcast here:

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