Open Farm Sunday preview: Arable farmers feel rewarded educating children about farming

"It is an opportunity to teach our children about where food comes from"

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Leigh and Donya Donger will be holding an Open Farm Sunday event on June 11 at their farm in Leicestershire
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Leigh and Donya Donger will be holding an Open Farm Sunday event on June 11 at their farm in Leicestershire

Two arable farmers want to educate children on the importance of where food comes from ahead of hosting an annual open day to celebrate the importance of farming. Donya and Leigh Donger, who run Peacock...

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