Original Thinking Podcast

Dot McCarthy | Women Leading in Business - WLiB

Original Thinking Podcast

Show Notes

Looking to make new connections and speak with other inspiring and aspiring business people?

Brush up on your people skills and join us online for the networking event of the month! Speak to like-minded business women for an amazing online event. Discuss your ideas, share your knowledge and your expertise. Prepare your digital business cards and make new connections in an informal setting.

This month we will hear from Dot McCarthy, farmer at Cronkshaw Fold Farm.

Dot runs Cronkshaw Fold, a traditional hill farm with a passion for environmentally friendly farming, animal welfare and teaching about the importance of sustainable agriculture. They use sustainable farming practices that promote a healthy environment, care for the countryside, increase local wildlife and preserve traditional rural skills such as dry stone walling, hedge laying, coppicing and companion planting. They are also working hard to raise money to invest in renewable power technologies so we can produce and store energy on site.

Hosted by MBA alumna Claire-Marie Boggiano, Lurig Change & Development.

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