Environment Secretary explores local food and skills in South East

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Department: Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs

Published: 2010-02-15 13:33:31

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today took part in a bread making workshop with local brownies and a hedge laying master class with the Tree Council as well as visiting local food producers as part of a visit to the South East.

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