This month on the family farm: 'We have never had members of the public come to the farm before'

Lowlands farm, in southwest Birmingham, is home to Beth Withers and her husband, Tom. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, and the balance between motherhood and farming.

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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This month on the family farm: 'We have never had members of the public come to the farm before'

Lowlands farm, in southwest Birmingham, is home to Beth Withers and her husband, Tom. Here, she talks about bringing up her growing family at Lowlands, and the balance between motherhood and farming...

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