Moss family making the most of opportunities on a council farm

First generation farmer Richard Moss and his wife Rachel are living a shared dream on a county council progression dairy farm in Staffordshire

Rachael Brown
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Staffordshire farmers Rachel and Richard Moss
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Staffordshire farmers Rachel and Richard Moss

Rachel and Richard Moss, who met 10 years ago at their local Young Farmers' Club, epitomise a driven young farming couple, who are determined to pursue their farming dream for themselves and their two...

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