Women's History Month: Hannah Hauxwell, 'Daughter of the Dales' - a one woman farming force

Many in the farming community will have heard of Hannah Hauxwell, and even more will have been inspired by her well-documented way of life. In honour of International Women’s Day, Emily Ashworth takes a deeper look into her story

clock • 5 min read
Women's History Month: Hannah Hauxwell, 'Daughter of the Dales' - a one woman farming force

Known as the ‘Daughter of the Dales', Hannah Hauxwell is probably one of the most renowned women in farming. Her life, farming solo out in the hills near Teesdale, caught the attention of the masses...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Life

Diversification ensures next generation on-farm involvement
Farm Life

Diversification ensures next generation on-farm involvement

Community is at the heart of the Amiss family’s farming business on the Cornish coast

Kate Harris
clock 01 January 2026 • 8 min read
'Together we are stronger'
Farm Life

'Together we are stronger'

As 2025 comes to a close, NFU President Tom Bradshaw reflects on the past 12 months and the farming sector’s future in the coming year.

Tom Bradshaw
clock 31 December 2025 •
Letters: "A poetical look back at the farming year"
Farm Life

Letters: "A poetical look back at the farming year"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: A poem from Joe Gorst looking back at 2025 in farming

Joe Gorst
clock 30 December 2025 • 2 min read