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Farm Profile: Farm on urban fringe aiming to build bridge with consumers

With the media spotlight on farming like never before, and the cost of living crisis driving consumers to consider their spend on food, James Florey and his family believe events such as Leaf’s Open Farm Sunday are vital to build connections with the public. He tells ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian why Churchills Farm, West Oxfordshire, will be opening its gates on June 11 and what his team has in store for visitors.

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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Farm Profile: Farm on urban fringe aiming to build bridge with consumers

With the media spotlight on farming like never before, and the cost of living crisis driving consumers to consider their spend on food, James Florey and his family believe events such as Leafs Open Farm...

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