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EXCLUSIVE - Edward Morello: "Educating the public about the important role farming plays in society has never been more important"

West Dorset MP Edward Morello writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian on the importance of events such as Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday in connecting consumers with where their food comes from

Chris Brayford
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Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello said: "Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday is an opportunity to understand that the UK already has some of the highest food production standards in the world, that cheap food is not necessarily good food, and that farmers are the custodians of our natural environment."
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Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello said: "Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday is an opportunity to understand that the UK already has some of the highest food production standards in the world, that cheap food is not necessarily good food, and that farmers are the custodians of our natural environment."

The 8th June was Open 51AVÊÓÆµSunday. This year in West Dorset it was hosted by Sophie and Tom at Home 51AVÊÓÆµin Marshwood Vale. READ NOW: EXCLUSIVE - Tom Bradshaw: "People often say that the sign of...

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