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Open Farm Sunday: Public keen to share farming's positive message

People want to hear more about sustainability and their local supply chain says Surrey dairy farmer

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Four generations of the Ranson family who opened their Surrey dairy farm for Open Farm Sunday
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Four generations of the Ranson family who opened their Surrey dairy farm for Open Farm Sunday

The public are showing are greater interest in where their food comes from and are keen to back Britain's producers, according to one Surrey farmer. Taking part in the 20th anniversary Open Farm Sunday...

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