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Finally living the farming dream - Damian Barson

When opportunity knocked, Damian Barson answered. His lifelong dream of becoming a farmer has recently become a reality after being given the chance to farm 26 hectares (64 acres) at Warton, near Preston, Lancashire.

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Finally living the farming dream - Damian Barson

After gaining access to the perfect place to farm, Damian Barson left his former role and has begun farming in his own right. Emily Ashworth reports. When opportunity knocked, Damian Barson answered....

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