{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/67bb219719249d0c1a1f6f14?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"R2Kast 310 - Colin and Yasmine on Sheep, Markets, and Travel ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65885e0cfa5a340016e3e287/1740317052053-f8ff7b6e-4c3b-41e1-bdec-cb9889749dde.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today we welcome my dad, Colin Currie, back for his second appearance on the podcast and my partner, Yasmine, for her first! 🏡🎤 We chat about our journey into farming, from Colin’s lifelong connection to the land to Yas’ unexpected route into shepherding after a childhood love for animals. 🐏💚</p><p><br></p><p>Colin updates us on his ongoing mission to visit every livestock market in the UK, sharing highlights and insights from his experiences across the country. 📍🚜 He also reminisces about his time as Chair of Arran Young Farmers 40 years ago and the importance of youth organisations in rural communities. 🌾🧑‍🌾</p><p><br></p><p>Meanwhile, Yas tells us about Dorothy, the Dorset sheep who stole her heart and now calls Arran home! 🐑💖 She shares her path from aspiring vet nurse to full-time shepherd, proving that a non-farming background doesn’t mean you can’t find a way in! 🏞️✨</p><p><br></p><p>And, of course, we reflect on some of our biggest adventures—including THAT boat trip in New Zealand! ⛴️🌊 Was it thrilling or utterly terrifying? Depends on who you ask! 😅</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! 😃🎙️</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Howden Rural for the continued support. 🙌</p><p><br></p><p>#Farming #SheepFarming #Agriculture #RuralLife #FarmingLife #YoungFarmers #Livestock #Shepherding #FamilyFarming #ScottishFarming #AgricultureCommunity #FarmingPodcast #FarmLife #FarmingStories #UKFarming #SustainableFarming #FarmersOfInstagram #RuralStories #TravelAndFarming #FarmingJourney #FarmExperiences #Podcast #PodcastLife #PodcastHost #PodcastEpisode</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Wallace Currie"}