"Without their help, we wouldn't still be in farming" – Rotherham dairy farmer looks to give back to Farming Community Network

Helen Smith has credited the charity with keeping the family in farming after losing their milk contract with only six weeks’ notice

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"Without their help, we wouldn't still be in farming" – Rotherham dairy farmer looks to give back to Farming Community Network

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"Without their help, we wouldn't still be in farming" – Rotherham dairy farmer looks to give back to Farming Community Network

Helen Smith has credited the charity with keeping the family in farming after losing their milk contract with only six weeks’ notice

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