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Ash Ratcliffe is a character who's not afraid to rattle a few cages... He and wife Holly ambitiously set out to shake things up in the Riverland by going their own way and growing grape varieties others wouldn't have dreamed of planting in the area. 

Since launching Ricca Terra, Ash has proven the doubters wrong, being named Viticulturist of the Year and Riverland Winemaker of the Year. He also had the majority of his crop wiped out by a hailstorm in late 2021 and while Ricca Terra has had to dig deep to recover, the team has still managed to make headway in its quest to diversify the region's image and have fun doing it.

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Enjoy a short preview of Ash Ratcliff's upcoming episode, dropping this Monday

We all get bogged sometimes, it's nothing to be ashamed of and getting a hand up when you need it can go a long way. Are you bogged mate? is all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush.

Depression in the bush is a lot like getting bogged in the mud. It might have been just a sticky patch of the road or paddock where the vehicle stopped moving, maybe you needed low range or to winch yourself out. But what happens when you get properly bogged? Founder, Mary O'Brien was raised on the land and after spending her whole life working in rural and remote Australia, she knows country blokes. She’s worked with them, for them and beside them and mostly importantly she knows how to talk to them. Country blokes are facing challenges like never before but it doesn’t mean you need to get stuck in the mud. There are plenty places to go to get a tow and it takes guts to admit you’re bogged. Mary's on a mission to make sure you and your mates are connected with the right hands to pull you out.

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Enjoy a short preview from Mary O'Brien's episode, dropping in full on Monday

Working on the farm is hard enough on its own without having to really think about the business side of things, but neglecting your finances can get you into strife down the road. There's a lot to keep in check and it's hard know how to prepare for challenges no one can predict... Fire, flood, frost, hail and drought are just some of the hazards growers have to grapple with and it only takes one major event to throw everything off track. But there are steps you can take to be as ready as you can be for tough times and you don't have to go it alone. 

Brett Smith is CEO of Rural Business Support, a service for farmers and rural communities across SA with a focus on developing better business practices, financial literacy and growing confidence. Brett says RBS isn't there to be a last resort, it's the first port of call to get yourself set up for the future. Growing Through the Generations with Brad Case and Nicole Clark

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A sneak peak at Brad Case & Nicole Clark's interview.  Full episode drops this Monday!