Fleece to Fashion with Wool Broker Samantha Wan

For this weeks In The Know On The Go episode, we sat down with Samantha (Sam) Wan, an Australian wool broker based in Melbourne. There's something about wool that gets people so energised and Sam is no exception.

This episode was recorded from the Hamilton Sheepvention where we saw Sam in her element, chatting all things wool to local farmers. While recording, Oli was huddled around a heater while Sam was nice and warm in her Elders water-proof woollen jacket!!

Episode Highlights:

• Sam's career from a non-agricultural background and what sparked her passion for wool

• An insight into international wool markets and the global appreciation for Aussie wool

• Elder's new wool handling facility and the integration of automation in the wool supply chain

• Mentoring the next generation and the opportunities in agriculture 

“It's a pretty amazing role to be part of. To be able to see those [international] markets and see their passion, particularly the Italians… They love Australian wool and to see how passionate they are, it mirrors our growers and how passionate they are as well. It’s great to know that it's going somewhere that it's appreciated.” - Sam

Massive thanks to Elders for sponsoring this episode!