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Sowing change with Haley Shepherd: Scotland’s only seed farm champions local, climate-adapted agriculture
In a quiet corner of rural Scotland, Seeds of Scotland is growing something rare—both literally and figuratively. Co-founded by Haley Shepherd in 2023, the small farm is the only seed producer in the country dedicated to increasing open-pollinated, organic vegetable…
Innovation from the land: How the Scottish crofter Beth Rose turned variety into strength
Nestled just south of Inverness, Beth Rose runs Birch Wood, a croft that reflects both the resilience of rural life and the creativity of its people. What began as a desire to “work the land” has evolved into a multifaceted…
Turning waste into worth: Aoife Gould’s wool revolution on the Isle of Skye
On the remote and windswept Isle of Skye, Aoife Gould is quietly transforming what was once seen as agricultural waste into something of beauty and value. A crofter and textile producer, Aoife had no agricultural background when she and her…
Padėka ir pripažinimas Vilniaus rajono ūkininkams: Ina Grecka paskelbta geriausia Zujūnų seniūnijos ūkininke 2025 metais
Rugsėjo 13 d., prie didingo Baltosios Vokės dvaro, Vilniaus rajono gyventojai ir svečiai susirinko švęsti 30-osios Derliaus šventės – spalvingos tradicijos, kuri puoselėja vietinių kultūrų bendrystę, dėkingumą žemei ir pagarbą tiems, kurie ją dirba. Įvertindama jų atsidavimą žemei, ūkininkavimo darbams ir…
Recognition and gratitude to farmers in Vilnius District: Ina Grecka named Best Farmer of Zujūnai Eldership 2025
On September 13th, beneath the grandeur of the historic Baltosios Vokės Manor, residents and guests of Vilnius District gathered to celebrate the 30th Harvest Festival – a vibrant tradition that honors the unity of local cultures, gratitude for the land, and…
From forest to freedom: Elin Skörde’s vision for a regenerative rural life in Sweden
Elin Skörde, a 44-year-old teacher and forester, lives in a quiet village in Sweden. Balancing a career in education with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable forestry, she is building a unique business that connects people with nature while respecting the…
The world is taking notice: new article highlights GRASS CEILING’s impact on women-led rural innovation
We are thrilled to announce that a new article, “Breaking through barriers: the women driving rural innovation in Europe”, has been published, shining a powerful spotlight on the transformative work of the GRASS CEILING project and our incredible women innovators….
From the ground up: GRASS CEILING celebrates the rural women who shape our world
On 15 October 2025, we join the global community in celebrating the International Day of Rural Women, a day to honour the incredible women who are the backbone of our rural communities. This year is particularly significant as we also…
A new generation: Josefin Levinsson and her sisters breathe new life into their family farm
On a quiet stretch of countryside in southern Sweden, three sisters are redefining what it means to run a modern rural business. Josefin Levinsson, 30, along with her two sisters, has turned the family farm where they grew up into…