The Farmers Guardian Podcast: From Brighton to the countryside 鈥� young farmer thrives despite being told not to pursue agriculture at school

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In this week's FG podcast, online editor Emily Ashworth talks to a young new entrant about her journey from the city to farming

Emily Ashworth

28 February 2025 鈥� 1 min read

Coco Jalloh, 19, was told to pursue something else at school; that she was too academic for farming. Her passion and determination, however, has seen her find her way into agriculture, with hopes of becoming a farm vet.

In this podcast she also talks about her ADHD and autism diagnosis, and how farming is the perfect career for someone who is neuro-diverse.

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Emily Ashworth

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