Stories
A journey through experiences of rural women’s entrepreneurship in Europe
In this section we are offering complimentary resources to the information received during the training sessions held as part of our project.
Throughout it, we have travelled to the nine countries where we have implemented working groups with rural women entrepreneurs. And we have spoken with many of them, and what they have told us about their experiences has been collected here, in motivational articles that bring us closer to the personal and human stories of these entrepreneurs.
Rooted in the Highlands: Jenny Grant’s vision for Croft and the Loch
On the shores of Loch Broom, near Ullapool, Jenny Grant is slowly weaving together a…
Karis Beattie’s journey: Sustaining tradition and community through crofting on the Isle of Lewis
Karis Beattie is a dedicated crofter living on the Isle of Lewis, a remote and…
Jenny Hart: Cultivating community and innovation through crofting in the Scottish Highlands
Jenny Hart is a passionate crofter living and working in the south-west Highlands of Scotland….
The story of Ivonne White: passion and perseverance in highland cattle farming on the Isle of Skye
Ivonne White is the driving force behind Romesdal Highlanders, a family-owned business dedicated to raising…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Rooted in responsibility: How Emma Hartelius is reimagining cattle farming in Sweden
At Grimstorps farm in Sandhem, 36-year-old Emma Hartelius is leading a quiet revolution. As the…
Breaking stereotypes: Annika Palmér brings smart tech to Swedish dairy farming
In the heart of Sweden’s agricultural landscape, Annika Palmér is challenging outdated perceptions of what…
Ulrica Björnhag: Pioneering sustainable meat production with retired dairy cows in southern Sweden
Ulrica Björnhag runs a unique and sustainable farm just south of Jönköping in southern Sweden,…