A Harper Adams University graduate has secured a special award for her work in farming.
Julie Davies, an active partner in the family business at Upper Court Farms, Hay on Wye, was awarded winner of the Farming Connect Learner of the year in the 41 years and over category. She was presented at the Lantra Cymru Awards that was held in Llandrindod Wells on 18th of January.A Harper Adams University graduate, Julie has helped her husband set up a successful animal feed business which is run alongside the arable, beef and sheep farm.
Product development, developing accreditation and quality systems, marketing and business management are just a part of her impressive skillset. Julie has also completed a counter balance forklift course. Her dedicated attitude to personal development is outstanding and she is currently focused on a range of environmental courses as well as ‘people management’ training which are integral to strengthening their business practices.
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