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work examples
Click on the PDF icon next to any article listed below to view examples of work Sarah has produced for each publication. Note: you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher to view these articles. |
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The tale of Yew Tree Farm
Beatrix Potter pioneered the idea of diversification at this quintessential Lakeland farm. Now the Watsons are following in her footsteps to create a thriving success story of their own
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YORKSHIRE POST
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Young pretender to riding's crown
Can she follow her parents into an Olympic squad?
Sarah Todd profiles Bramham's Royal competitor, Zara Phillips |
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Click here to see Sarah's Yorkshire Post weekly column |

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So you want to ...
Sell underwear on the internet?
Thanks to ready made warehousing in disused buildings and busy times that tie in well with the agricultural calendar, it's a diversification that has lifted the fortunes of many farming families |
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Country Style
Linda Barker talks to Sarah Todd about growing up in rural Yorkshire, and offers her tips on decorating your country home |
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Knits of the Realm
Knitwear made from the wool of sheep saved from slaughter |
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Where the class is greener
Sarah Todd visits a school where children get close to the countryside |
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Life on the herd shoulder
An M1 patch of scrub could be the road to salvation for rare cattle, says Sarah Todd |
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Make new friends - try baking and entering
Looking for a welcome into village life? Sarah Todd hails an eccentric but much-loved institution where everyone's a winner |
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The best ass in Britain
An X Factor-style contest for donkeys is seeking seaside superstars. Sarah Todd is a judge |
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The future is orange
The Chantenay is taking the veg world by storm, finds Sarah Todd |
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Saintly arrangement
Sarah Todd makes up for her poor church attendance by helping with the flowers |
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In Memorandum
Colin Newlove was a true countryman with an amazing gift with animals. Sarah Todd remembers the man capable of breeding badgers in captivity and riding a bull to hounds
(This is a 4 page spread and is split into 4 PDF files for easy download) |
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Batman delivers
A former farm labourer found work stopped him playing cricket - so he began to make bats instead, as Sarah Todd discovers
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Grow your own suit
Sarah Todd meets a Yorkshire landowner who took steps to preserve his lowland heath and, as a result of his efforts, he can wear a home-grown tweed suit
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Sarah regularly contributes to national publications. Her work ranges from a weekly column about life on her smallholding in Yorkshire to articles of special interest such as farming, food, horses and property.
Some publications are listed here. For more, look under "work examples"
Country Life
Country Living
Farmers Weekly
The Daily Telegraph
Yorkshire Post
What her readers have to say about Sarah's articles
J Crowther, Halifax "I look forward to reading Sarah Todd's column every week".
R Kilner, Barnsley "Sarah Todd's column is a joy to read".
JV Phillipi, Hull "Sarah Todd's article is the highlight of my week".
M Haggas, Skipton "We think Sarah Todd is wonderful, says nothing but common sense and has a great sense of humour".
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