New Hertfordshire County Adviser Jessica Malings brings with her more than a decade of experience across rural surveying, farm consultancy and estate management.
Jessica is a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Most recently, she worked as a senior farm consultant at Bidwells in Cambridge, supporting farming businesses with financial management, environmental schemes, contract farming agreements and wider estate management.
“I’m keen to ensure the farming voice is heard and respected,” she said.
“I look forward to using my broad experience to support farmers, champion our industry and inspire the next generation to get involved in agriculture so they really understand the importance of our hardworking farming industry.”
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys playing hockey and horse-riding. She has a long-standing interest in supporting and teaching younger people, whether it is in sports or farming.