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Farmer embarks on solo, 142-mile trek to highlight farmers' mental health

We Are Farming Minds founder says: 'With the situation in British agriculture the way it is, it is time to do something'

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Herefordshire farmer Sam Stables is embarking on a solo 142-mile trek to London to raise awareness about issues facing farmers
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Herefordshire farmer Sam Stables is embarking on a solo 142-mile trek to London to raise awareness about issues facing farmers

A Herefordshire tenant farmer is undertaking a 142-mile, solo walking challenge in order to raise funds and awareness about the mental health issues facing the agricultural sector. Sam Stables, founder...

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