Alan’s Journey: Co-founding The Woolkeepers® to Empower Farmers and Transform Wool Supply Chains
Nestled amidst the breath-taking landscapes of Scotland, Alan Walsh, a dedicated wool buyer, embarked on a mission together with Jo Dawson, 4th generation of H Dawson to bring about a profound change for wool supply chains. Driven by heartfelt conversations with farmers, Alan and Jo recognised the need for transformation. They witnessed the farmers’ struggles, […]
Read moreA Passionate Wool Grower Making Strides in the Industry
Rob Hodgkins, a dedicated and passionate wool grower, has embarked on a remarkable journey in the farming world. Inspired by his father’s footsteps, Rob left behind the corporate world to pursue a career in sheep farming. Together with his wife, he started their farming venture in 2014, embracing the challenges and rewards that come with […]
Read moreAndrew Wear and Jen Hunter – Fernhill Farm
Products with provenance forms our holistic message to re-educate, recognise true potential and incorporate every aspect of our natural resources. Fernhill Farm is a small family farm in Somerset offering 15000 visitors / annum the opportunity to stay on a multi-purpose livestock farm focusing on regenerative agriculture in Somerset. Shepherd Andrew Wear and his partner, […]
Read moreMeet Jo Dawson
How long have you been with the business? I joined the family business in 1995. I first starting work in our New Zealand and Australian offices, then headed back to the UK in 1996 to be based in our Bradford office. What is your role at The Woolkeepers®? I am one of the founders […]
Read moreDuncan & Catherine
Meet Duncan and Catherine from Ballabeg Farm Tell us a bit about your background and how long you have been farming for? I have been farming here on my own account at Ballabeg in West Perthshire since 1968 when I married Catherine and obtained the farm lease. My grandfather and father farmed here before me […]
Read moreTara
We have had the pleasure of working with Tara this year to use her wool in our Woolkeepers® traceable wool initiative Read below to find out more about Tara and what happens on farm How long have you been farming for? My father Roscoe, who is now 65 years old, was born in the farm […]
Read moreHeidi
We have had the pleasure of working with Heidi this year to use her wool in our Woolkeepers® traceable wool initiative Read below to find out more about Heidi and what happens on farm How long have you been farming for? A change of direction in my life led me to New Zealand in early […]
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