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How long-term investment has fuelled expansion at a Lancashire dairy farm

An open mind to investment and expansion have seen the White family grow their thriving 500-cow dairy operation

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Dan White is part of the third generation, along with brother Craig, to milk cows at the site
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Dan White is part of the third generation, along with brother Craig, to milk cows at the site

Originally sheep farmers from Hawes, the White family moved to the outskirts of Gisburn in 1948, where they made the switch to dairy. Today, brothers Dan and Craig White are the third generation to...

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