Meet Matt Smith - British Wool Ambassador
Name
Matthew Smith
Where are you from
Im originally from New Zealand now live in Cornwall.
Age
39
Details of your farm/shearing business
Im a shearing contractor in the Southwest. I farm 1200 Romney sheep, 700 Red Deer and 100 Cattle.
My personal and professional achievements
9 hour strong wool ewe shearing record. Represented England.
How long have you been farming?
My whole life
Why Farming?
I’m not right in the head.
Proudest moment in shearing/wool handling
Breaking what is regarded as one of the biggest shearing records in the world.
Why did you want to be a British Wool ambassador?
To help promote wool.
Who has been your inspiration?
Any successful person.
