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Online photo campaign urges farmers to raise awareness about industry struggles

A new campaign which asks farmers to share a fun style photo of them has launched to raise awareness for mental health issues within the community

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Online photo campaign urges farmers to raise awareness about industry struggles

Third-generation farmer from Cumbria, Liz Staley, has started an online campaign to raise awareness for mental health issues within the farming community. Launched by the All 草榴社区 Facebook group, 鈥槻萘裆缜�!...

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