Do Farmers Look Fat In This? Ben Wundersitz and the Fat Farmers Journey Farms Advice Podcast

Welcome to the very first full episode for the Farms Advice Podcast. This is the 5th season and it's going to be a great one. Make sure you subscribe to wherever you listen to not miss a moment. Follow us on Instagram @farmsadvice
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Summary
Ben Wundersitz, a fifth-generation farmer from Maitland, South Australia, shares his journey of starting the Fat Farmers community and the importance of physical and mental health in farming. The conversation covers topics such as challenges with snails, making time for exercise, measuring the impact of Fat Farmers, and the need for healthy farmers in agriculture. Ben emphasizes the role of Fat Farmers in building community and the importance of surrounding oneself with good people. The conversation concludes with a discussion on starting a Fat Farmers community and the sharing culture in agriculture.
Takeaways
Physical and mental health are crucial for farmers to perform their best on the farm.The Fat Farmers community provides a social outlet and support network for farmers to prioritize their health.Exercise and a healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being.Surrounding oneself with good people and building a supportive community is essential for personal and professional growth.Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:11 Ben's Farming Background
02:05 Challenges with Snails
03:09 Starting the Farming Operation
04:11 Giving Up Local Sport
05:04 The Birth of Fat Farmers
06:15 Making the Decision to Change
09:02 Identifying the Need for Change
10:01 Making Time for Exercise
11:45 The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health
13:55 The Impact of Fat Farmers on the Community
15:22 Measuring the Impact of Fat Farmers
20:28 The Importance of Physical and Mental Health in Farming
23:33 The Role of Fat Farmers in Building Community
24:25 The Need for Healthy Farmers in Agriculture
26:01 Balancing Health and Farming
27:19 Fitting Exercise into the Farming Routine
28:05 Advice for Farmers
29:08 Advice Passed on to Ben
30:36 Taking Care of Yourself and the Community
31:15 Sponsors of Fat Farmers
32:02 Starting a Fat Farmers Community
33:33 Learning from Traveling and Meeting Other Farmers
34:12 The Sharing Culture in Agriculture
34:40 Conclusion
Keep on farming!

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