Emma Clapp 30 Edinburgh
Emma has the covid pandemic to thank for her changing career path to begin farming. She had always had an interest in agriculture but says: “When the pandemic hit I was in a job that I was unhappy with. I knew I needed to make a change and so got in touch with a local farmer with whom I volunteered and learnt new skills.” Emma has clearly not looked back since. Fast forward four years and Emma is now working as head shepherd on a 400-acre Scottish estate managing 1,200 Lleyn cross ewes plus replacements. An achievement that greatly impressed the interview panel. Emma hopes becoming an NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme will be the start of a long relationship with NSA and is looking forward to continuing her learning and development of her career.
Emma has the covid pandemic to thank for her changing career path to begin farming. She had always had an interest in agriculture but says: “When the pandemic hit I was in a job that I was unhappy with. I knew I needed to make a change and so got in touch with a local farmer with whom I volunteered and learnt new skills.” Emma has clearly not looked back since. Fast forward four years and Emma is now working as head shepherd on a 400-acre Scottish estate managing 1,200 Lleyn cross ewes plus replacements. An achievement that greatly impressed the interview panel. Emma hopes becoming an NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme will be the start of a long relationship with NSA and is looking forward to continuing her learning and development of her career.
