Christmas with the Red Shepherdess - 'I have another job now - I am a farmer and a mum'

The season's festivities are in full swing, and in this Christmas special we hear from Hannah Jackson about her growing family - and growing farm. Emily Ashworth goes to visit her

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Christmas with the Red Shepherdess - 'I have another job now - I am a farmer and a mum'

Hannah Jackson never changes. Years ago, she set up her social media account, The Red Shepherdess, to showcase her journey as a new entrant into farming and share the farming message to those who may...

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