Want to swap the rat race for life on a farm?
The BBC is looking for ten couples to live and work on a farm for six weeks for a new television programme.

The BBC is looking for 10 couples who want to swap the rat race for life on a farm. Over six weeks, contestants will learn how to manage their own farm, from animal husbandry and harvesting to running the business, with the winning pair being given the opportunity to live and work on their own small farm. Email farm@splashmediatv.co.uk for an application form.
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