Carys Jones

Monmouthshire

Carys attended Harper Adams University, obtaining a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Enterprise & Land Management. Following five years working with Savills (UK) Ltd as a Rural Chartered Surveyor, she joined her family dairy farming business, Larchwood Holsteins, on a full-time basis in March 2019 and was made a partner in 2021.

Carys started investing in her own pedigree animals at the age of 17, and has a real passion for genetics, showing and the promotion of the Holstein breed.

She completed the RABDF Entrepreneurs in Dairying Course in 2020 and was awarded the RWAS Oxford Farming Conference Scholarship in 2019. She has been an active member of both Gwent YFC and South Wales Holstein Young Breeders Club, competing in National stockjudging, public speaking and drama competitions.

Carys is a keen advocate of UK agriculture, using social media platforms to engage and educate consumers about the story behind their food.