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Multi-product on-farm vending machine serving local community

It鈥檚 three years since the Parker family launched their 24-hour vending machine and it is, now more than ever, proving to be a vital lifeline for the local community. Chrissie Long reports.

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Multi-product on-farm vending machine serving local community

"We'd normally use shows and events to market our produce so it's testing times for everyone one way or another," says Elaine. But while the future is somewhat uncertain, the couple are positive about...

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