Farmers Guardian podcast: Women in wool

Meet two women making a success of the wool businesses

Alex Black
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Farmers Guardian podcast: Women in wool

September 24 marked the start of British Wool Week, and in this week's Farmers Guardian episode Emily Ashworth speaks to Sophie from a wool based bedding company called Floks, and Sarah who owns Little Beau Sheep, a unique wool-based body and laundry business.

Wool week

With sustainability at the forefront of everyone's minds, it is the perfect time to shine a light on the British wool industry and champion the history and heritage of UK sheep farmers.

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