Couple turn derelict farm into thriving direct sales venture

A derelict farm in the middle of the Peak District provided the pivotal opportunity for one couple to embark on their farming career. Ruth Wills finds out more.

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Couple turn derelict farm into thriving direct sales venture

A derelict farm in the middle of the Peak District provided the pivotal opportunity for one couple to embark on their farming career. Ruth Wills finds out more. Turning a derelict farm into a fully...

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