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Country Trust receives five-figure grant to support young children's understanding of farms and agriculture

The AGCO Agriculture Foundation has provided a grant over 拢75,000 to help the next generation understand the importance of food production and farming

Chris Brayford
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The Country Trust said it was important for children to learn about where their food comes from (AGCO Agriculture Foundation)
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The Country Trust said it was important for children to learn about where their food comes from (AGCO Agriculture Foundation)

A charity has been awarded over 拢75,000 to help educated disadvantaged children learn about food, farming and the countryside. The Country Trust said it received a grant of from the AGCO Agriculture...

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