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Radio 4,19 Feb 2017,22 mins

The Red Shepherdess

On Your Farm

Available for over a year

Caz Graham meets Hannah Jackson, a young shepherd shaking up the world of sheep. On a family holiday in the Lake District Hannah saw a lamb being born on a hillside. She was inspired to give up her studies in marine biology and dedicate herself to the world of shepherding. With help and advice from a champion sheepdog trainer she learnt how to herd sheep and set about transforming herself into a sheep farmer. Hannah tells Caz about her struggles with the sexism of the farming industry and her hugely successful efforts to create a personal brand as The Red Shepherdess.

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