Gala is a Director of Plaw Hatch farm, a mixed 500 acre biodynamic, community-owned farm run as a business. A first-generation farmer she studied for a degree in archaeology and went on to work as an apprentice at Plaw Hatch. She has now worked at the farm for 9 years as farmer and shepherd and been involved in most aspects of the farm. Throughout this time she has focused on improving and increasing the flock from 30 to 65 developing a successful wool business alongside producing lamb for the farm shop. The organically processed knitting yarn, blankets and sheepskins are sold through the farm shop and online and she has recently collaborated with an independent designer who will be working with Plaw Hatch wool to create knitwear for a regenerative clothing collection.  www.plawhatchfarm.co.uk