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Jane Snell left a world of Fine Dining to pursue a career in Dairy Farming. As part of our Partnership with Dairy Australia, we are learning more about the Dairy industry and we wanted to understand how her journey has shaped her career today.
We cover:
Dairy farming can be a rewarding career that offers variety and challenges.Compassion and being an active team member are important qualities in the dairy industry.The beauty of dairy farming lies in the connection with cows and the satisfaction of producing a quality product.The industry is evolving with the introduction of new technologies.Building a strong team and empowering employees is crucial for the success of a dairy farmIf you want to find out more about a career in dairy, head to dairyjobsmatter.com.au
 Agriculture careers, Careers in Agriculture, Careers, dairy farming, fine dining, passion, compassion, team, challenges, rewards, technology

Courtenay DeHoff, aka the Fancy Lady Cowgirl, is in Australia for the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity event. Thanks to our friends over at The Regional PR Co, we've managed to bring her into The Commons in Sydney to share her story with our Aussie audience.
In this conversation we explore her upbringing as a local Kansas cowgirl, when the opportunity came to explore career pathways she was drawn to the bright lights and opportunity of Television.Her life now has taken her full circle, with a skillset incredibly unique and an outlook that's positive for the Agriculture sector, Courtenay is shaping the narrative that Agriculture is diverse, it is inclusive and no matter who you are or where you're from, you can pursue a career in this incredible sector.
We also talk about:
the courage to embrace her inner cowgirlher mission to welcome others into the cowgirl/cowboy lifestyleThe importance of pursuing your true callingThe influence of pop culture on the perception of agriculture and the challenges and opportunities if the industry embraces it
Chapters:00:00 The Journey of the Fancy Lady Cowgirl: Embracing Authenticity and Identity
08:37 Returning to Agriculture: Values, Work Ethic, and Lifestyle
14:41 The Impact of Storytelling in Agriculture: Shaping Narratives and Impacting Change
20:44 Embracing the Cowgirl Spirit: Identity and Empowerment
25:20 The Importance of Sharing the Story of Agriculture
30:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture
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We were recently given the opportunity to host a conversation at the Norco, PrimeX field days. In 2023 Norco and the National Farmers Federation released a report: The National Farmer Wellbeing Report
When it comes to mental health, farmers in Rural Australia face disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. As part of our work at Humans of Agriculture, we want to use our platform to have conversations that matter and this one is incredibly important.
In this episode, Warren shares his personal experiences; achieving the dream of being a dairy farmer, and subsequently losing it as he faced various natural disasters. With the support of professionals, family and friends, Warren got his life back on track however it wasn't as a farmer. He physically and metaphorically closed that gate and chapter of his life, and his new persona took off - the unbreakable farmer.
Warren Davies is not just any average Farmer. There is more to this farmer than meets the eye. His eventful life has tested his Resilience, Persistence and Determination. All having a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances. But this has made Warren the Farmer he is today - The Unbreakable Farmer.
If you or someone you know, is requiring support the service can be reached on 1800 936 229
Other helpful services if you are in need of support include:
Lifeline 13 11 14 TIACS 0488 846 988

It's a foggy May morning in Beaufort, 150kms west of Melbourne. 
We grab a coffee and head towards the first of the latest properties that the team at Go.FARM was acquired only a few months earlier, getting a better understanding of the Agronomist who spent his childhood not too far down the highway. 
As we tour the property, we quickly pull over, Liam jumps out and 'throws off the city boots' and begins picking up a few stray pieces of timber and baling twine. Evidence that the little things matter in the big picture. Liam started his career as an Agronomist and has since made a considerable impact. He shares the opportunity to be in the room and learn from the great Jim Collins and the miles he'd travel early in his career to pursue both a personal life and a professional life.
When it was evident that the opportunity to be part of the family farm wasn't there, Liam pursued his interests and sought to become a farmer slightly differently. It's fair to say he's creating his own luck. 
"the origin of GoFarm is under-utilised and under-capitalised assets scattered across the landscape, ultimately to no one's benefit. And if we can find the best of those and turn them around, we can generate great investment returns, but we can also generate a lot of good."
The role of agriculture in transforming Australian society and economyThe impact of institutional investment on the agriculture sectorThe importance of responsible agriculture and its impact on communities and the economyThe significance of courage and urgency in business and career decisionsThe culture of high-performing teams and their role in driving agricultural innovation and growth
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Hanna Go Farm and the Agriculture Industry
19:37 The Impact of Institutional Investment on Agriculture
28:11 Responsible Agriculture and Sustainable Communities
37:22 The Role of Courage and Urgency in Business
42:04 The Future of Agriculture: Trends and Opportunities

This special spotlight is on a support service that is too important not to know about. We met Ross Blanch a member of the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer support program. He's been a lifeline volunteer for more than 31 years and in the past 4 years since starting the Farmer to Lifeline Farmer help line he's answered more than 4,000 calls from Aussie Farmers.
If you can share this with a friend, that would be incredible.
If you or someone you know, is requiring support the service can be reached on 1800 936 229
Other helpful services if you are in need of support include:
Lifeline 13 11 14 TIACS 0488 846 988

Tom and Mick interview Jeremy Cummins, a professional cattle buyer and feedlotter. Jeremy shares his background in the industry, his experience working with his uncle, and his transition into feedlotting. He discusses the types of cattle he buys and the markets he targets. Jeremy also talks about the current sentiment in the cattle market and his predictions for the future. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the Beef Week event and the networking opportunities it provides.