Hill farming family remain at heart of farm business, thanks to diversification

With family at the heart of the business, Blaze farm had to make the decision to grow or leave the farm. With a thriving retail business now under its belt, Emily Ashworth meets Katy Powell to hear more about the farm’s journ

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Hill farming family remain at heart of farm business, thanks to diversification

With family at the heart of the business, Blaze farm had to make the decision to grow or leave the farm. With a thriving retail business now under its belt, Emily Ashworth meets Katy Powell to hear more...

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