VIDEO: Spring is in the air - but what food is in season and how can we support British farmers?

Spring is here, but what does that mean for farming and food And what sort of things can we cook with seasonal spring produce?

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VIDEO: Spring is in the air - but what food is in season and how can we support British farmers?

Spring is here, but what does that mean for farming and food And what sort of things can we cook with seasonal spring produce? 

Spring is in the air, and with a new season comes new life, new scenery and new foods. 

Jenny Jefferies is an award-winning cookbook author who champions British farming and uses recipes from the farming community. 

In this video, our #FarmingCAN food blogger talks about using spring produce and how we can support British farmers while keeping price in mind.

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