Meet the Team

The Cows On Tour team is made up of farmers and countryside dwellers who have a passion to share the food and farming story.  To educate youngsters to know where their food comes from and how it gets to their plate.  The Team believe this is so important.  The Team also want to inspire youngsters about farming and the countryside. 
Abi Reader - Founder
Matthew Shervington-Jones - Chairman
Victoria Shervington-Jones
 Abi is a 3rd generation farmer, the farm is mixed, which means they have dairy, sheep, arable and horse haulage and is based just outside of Cardiff.  Abi LOVES her job from the inside out! However, she didn’t always know she was going to be a farmer, in fact she didn’t realise it was a career option.  By complete chance she applied to study agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester and the day she arrived, she knew what she really wanted to do – farm. 
‘Cows On Tour is many things to me, but first and foremost it’s about sharing the total joy I get from farming’.
Matt is a farmers son from Brecon and has been involved in farming his whole life. He has his own herd of Limousin cattle and helps with families egg production company, when he's not working on his own landscaping company! Matt loves being involved with COT as it gets him to the 'grass roots' level to educate the next generation about food and farming. Matts passion and drive for this tour is infectious!
Victoria grew up on a dairy & poultry farm always loved farm life! She left school at 16 and milked cows at home for 2 years before going to the Royal Agricultural College, where she graduated in 2004 with a degree in Agriculture & Animal management. 
Victoria now runs the family business, Country Fresh Eggs, producing free range eggs which are supplied into Tesco and to 700 businesses from the little shop on the corner to the Celtic Manor, from Bridgend to Bristol.  ‘Being the mother of two young girls I am extremely passionate about educating children about where their food comes from and is really proud to be part of the Cows On Tour team’
Sian Mercer - Social Media & Marketing
Sian grew up on the family sheep farm before spending time working on farms before going to study ND and BSc Agriculture at WAC, Aberystwyth. Sians career has always been in agriculture; research, teaching and event organising.  
Sian is an agricultural photographer and is looking after the social media and marketing for Cows On Tour.  Sian has been involved in agriculture and is passionate about it and the people that work in the industry. 
'I think it is so important to educate school children about food and farming, to inspire them and for them to reconnect with where their food comes from'.
Kate Miles - Community & Legal
Kate grew up on a beef and sheep hill farm near Neath and has always enjoyed farming life.  Kate and her partner Nicky farm in the Gower and their sheep can be spotted on Worms Head.  In the autumn Kate can be found at the sheep sales, where she enjoys catching up with friends, hearing stories and making new friends, ‘markets play a vital role to the social fabric of the agricultural community’.
 Kate is a former solicitor, NFU Group Secretary and now works as a Development Officer in the voluntary and community sector, helping groups become stronger and diverse.  Kate is secretary for the Future Farmers of Wales and was previously Chairman of Wales YFC.  Kate is a Trustee for Planning Aid Wales and Wales YFC.
 Kate got involved with Cows On Tour when @abireader1 asked her join the maiden Tour to London.  ‘I think it's vital that we as farmers take responsibility for ensuring the next generation of consumers understand where their food comes from and the role farmers play in ensuring they are fed’.
Becky MacGregor - Legal 
Becky has been a member of her local young farmers' club since she was knee high to a Fresian. Holding positions such as club secretary, club leader and safeguarding officer, she has been keen on all things rural for many years and has helped to encourage younger generations' interest in the countryside, too.
In particular, Becky specialises in child protection and welfare of young people within the Young Farmers Club movement. She has also been a National public speaking champion and as Vice-President of Maendy Young Farmers Club, she helps and supports the club in their annual drama productions and public speaking competitions.
She grew up at her dad's blacksmith's forge and has spent many a happy time on her friends' local farms.
Chris Hanks - 
Chris has always been involved in dairy farming, with weekends on the family farm. Chris studied a chemistry degree at Reading University but the call to farm pulled him back to agriculture and a job at Pancross Farm, where he manages the Anaerobic Digestor and the young stock. Chris is Chair of Future Farmers of Wales and is passionate about telling youngsters that a career in farming is a great opportunity!
Carwyn Rees - 
Carwyn comes from a dairy farm in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire and has had a passion for farming from a young age. Carwyn studied Rural Enterprise & Land Management at Harper Adams University and now works as a Rural Chartered Surveyor in Pembrokeshire.
Carwyn has a huge interest in agricultural matters and was Chairman of Future Farmers of Wales in 2016-2018. He’s been involved in the Young Farmers’ Club Federation for 15 years and is now a Club Leader for Fishguard YFC.
Carwyn and family also run a caravan, camping & glamping site near to the home farm ‘Our guests staying with us over the last 50 years have a massive interest in the countryside and especially our family farm, it’s great to be able to talk to people about what we do’.   
Emily Davies
Emily is the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Ambassador for 2019. Emily comes from a poultry farm in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire and has been involved in the family business from a young age. “My great-great grandmother used to sell her own chickens at the local town hall and generations later – my sister and I are doing the same thing at our local farmers’ markets. We love meeting new people and our customers have a real interest in our family’s story”.
Emily went to Swansea University to study Marketing & Public Relations and since then has worked across the food supply chain. As Ambassador for the Royal Welsh and as a food producer, she wants to inspire as many young people as possible to go and find out where their food comes from. 
Cows On Tour
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