Ruminations Podcast with Bobby Gill Savory Institute
In this episode, we sit down with Jen Hunter and Andy Wear of Fernhill Farm and Fernhill Fibre, recognized as the 2022 Sheep Farmers of the Year by Farmers Weekly.
With decades of shepherding under their belts, Jen and Andy share how they’ve designed every aspect of the farm—from grazing to wool to community engagement—around long-term land health and viability. It’s a story of trial, adaptation, and staying accountable to both the land and the people who depend on it.
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In this episode, we explore:
How they've transformed their hilltop farm into a thriving cultural and ecological hub,
Cross-breeding 6 types of sheep to produce premium wool via their "British Six",
Hosting an on-farm event with 20,000 attendees after just 3 years of farming,
Peering inside the mind of a shepherd,
Natural building materials,
How EOV data informs their management,
...and more!
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