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Sammie Smith has a passion for getting people in a room and helping to make dairy the best it possibly can be. Coming from the Bega Valley, she is currently sharing her time between one of the smallest farms and one of the largest in the region, working both on her family farm milking 150 and working at Kimba’s down the road milking 1200. And whilst there isn’t enough room to return to the home farm right now, she’s using this time to build her skills and knowledge and get ready so when the time comes to return home she can grab it with both hands! She is also the YDN leader for the bega region, where she is super passionate about making sure dairy is thriving for many years to come - and as you may have seen if you’re following along on my socials, I attended the inaugural YDN conference which Sammie and the other YDN leaders across NSW held, which was a brilliant event.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. This year we are in Echuca Moama in Northern Victoria on the 30-31st of July.
The prorgam has been released and tickets are NOW ON SALE.
To stay up to date with all of the details keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or if you would like to purchase tickets get these at early bird pricing HERE via Eventbrite
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Jimmy Eggert runs a micro dairy where he is currently milking 30 cows and producing Hastings riverlands, an organic milk and yoghurt, and whilst he might be laid back in nature and very young, he certainly has a work ethic and mindset that is all about making the most of the opportunity he has.
In today’s chat he shares how he started the business, what goes into pasteurizing and bottling milk, and whilst he doesn’t like making too many long term plans there was certainly plenty of optimism about the future.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Erica Dibden and husband Nic farm on the South Coast of NSW where they have created Tilba Dairy, producing milk, yoghurt, cream and a mix of soft and hard cheeses to add value and help create a profitable farming business. Although the ultimate goal would be to have a factory on farm, they’ve built a brand, processing factory and retail shop that continues to go from strength to strength. In today’s chat Erica shares how she became involved in dairy, her passion for connection to the food system, how the business has evolved and what it looks like as well as the layers of complexity around starting and the testing and regulations required to produce a product and her hopes for the future.
Giving some great advice to do your research, know your market, know your budget and start learning your products and i’m more than happy to offer my services as a product tester.
Want more info about Tilba Dairy or where to puruchase their products visit their website here https://tilbadairy.com.au
CREAM OF THE CROP 2024
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July.
With a carefully considered program, attendees will have the opportunity to be challenged and inspired by speakers, panels, workshops, and farm and factory tours; as well as having the opportunity to network with like-minded people in the industry. The conference is open to farmers and service providers of all ages and stages, and the organisers encourage both group and individual registrations.
More information can be found on their Website or via Instagram or Facebook
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Mia Ryan struggled to find love as a farmer, and although trying via the normal visits to the pub and other dating apps, she found the apps weren't working especially given her rural location... so she asked the question where is the dating app for farmers??
Her answer, there wasn't one - anywhere in the world! So she created it.
Launching on March 1st, Howdy Global is the dating app for farmers or anyone wanting to find love in the country. With a new approach, the app is designed with real intention and desire to help people in the country meet the love of their life.
Although it's not specifically for dairy farmers, if you are looking for love, maybe you need to give Howdy a try. Our chat also includes what is involved in creating an app, getting it developed and all of the hurdles that she experienced.
Mia has generously given listeners a 30% discount code - DAIRYAUS so if you are on the search for the love of your life, why not give it a try.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Liza Fahey farms in South West Victoria and works at Dairy Australia with a real passion for people, and to see them develop and grow, not only in dairy but also across all of her many interest areas, of which there are many. In this chat she shares her experience completing her apprenticeship and leasing her family farm, the transition to her husband’s family farm and what it was like to be a female in multiple male dominated industries. You’ll also notice Liza loves taking every opportunity as it presents itself, using each opportunity to gain skills and knowledge for next.
Cream of the Crop, the dairy conference for women across our wonderful industry is back for 2024 and this year we are headed to Echuca Moama in Northern Victoria. We have 2 jam packed days of education, inspiration and connection with an incredible lineup of speakers which will all be announced in the coming weeks! Liza has been invaluable in her support and experience within the events space for not only us at Cream of the Crop, but so many other local and major events which she also shares.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Max Bond has recently returned home to his family farm in Cooriemungle and to say he is passionate and energetic about farming and the wider industry would be an understatement.
In this chat he shares about his school based apprenticeship and studies at Longerenong College, why he made the call to come home and how that fits within the family business as well as his involvement within the community and Young Dairy Network.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community.
Join us in Echuca Moama on July 30 & 31st
Full program and tickets will be LIVE in the coming weeks, keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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This is the second part of my incredible chat with Aaron Thomas, so if you haven't listened to part 1 yet, head there first and then come back here because you won’t want to miss this chat.
In this week's epsidoe Aaron shares his involvement within industry and the newly formed Dairy Farmers Victoria, how he has taken on part of the farming business and we delve in the 3 pillars of the business and chat about all things farming.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
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Aaron Thomas farms with Paul & Lisa Mumford in South East Gippsland, starting in a farm hand role and slowly progressing, taking on more responsibility and every opportunity to gain experience and knowledge as a self proclaimed sponge. He believed he was ready to take the next step and when Lisa & Paul purchased a second farm, Aaron was given the full reins to manage the operation. But it was here that his relationship with alcohol became increasingly damaging to his mental and physical health and detrimental to the farming business.
I had goosebumps for the entire chat, so for part 1 this week he shares incredibly openly and honestly about his mental health and relationship with alcohol, his 2 failed suicide attempts, how it was Paul and Lisa who saved his life and how completing the Australian Rural Leaders Course changed it. And just a heads up we do discuss mental illness, alcohol dependency and suicide, and how Aaron is working to normalise the conversation around mental health, with one conversation at at time, but if you are struggling with your mental health or dependency on drugs or alcohol I do urge you to chat with someone you trust and seek help from a GP or healthcare professional.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July in Echuca Moama. Tickets and the full program will be released soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Pia Osborne is an animal lover with a real passion for farming. Currently she is working in Gippsland in a farming family business but her farming career began in large scale corporate farms after working as a vet nurse. In today’s chat Pia shares the differences between the farming systems, how she’s been able to transfer her skills from vet nursing into farming and shares some ideas about how to encourage others to become involved in dairy.
Now I also want to apologize up front, the audio quality is not as perfect as I'd like it to be, so please bear with us.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July in Echuca Moama. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
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Brendan Saunders grew up in New Zealand and farming was always going to be what he was going to do. Now if you’ve listened to Nicole’s episode from a couple of weeks ago, you’ll have half of the story… but there is so much more to hear. Brendan loves a simple farming system! From the way he grows grass, to the way they breed cows, Simple is his moto. Having a system that is easy to replicate so when and if an opportunity comes they’ll be ready to jump in to action. But he also shares how they’ve prepared themselves for each opportunity.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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This week to celebrate 50 episodes, we are doing things a bit differently - the guest today is me!!! It is the most commonly asked question, when will you share your story? so here it is, why I’m involved in dairy and how and why the podcast came to be.
I am joined by my lovely friend Renata Cumming who is guest host for the episode and although we touch on some heavy topics, including pregnancy and child loss it gives an insight into why I love dairy, why I really do love having these conversations and bringing them to the world.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Nicole Saunders moved to Australia from New Zealand with husband Brendan in 2018 and has been focused on growth ever since. Starting out as sharefarmers, they’ve grown each year allowing them to be in a position to purchase their current farm, lease another dairy and have multiple outpaddocks along with the very successful hospitality business the Berry Dairy.
In this week’s chat, Nicole shares the differences to farming in New Zealand, how they were able to progress to their current farming operation, why they’ve diversified the business and stated the Berry Dairy as well as how they’ve gone from an empty paddock to a pick your own strawberry farm and cafe with upwards of 130 visitors daily. She is incredibly open about the challenges and the many things they’ve learnt throughout the whole process.
Check out the Berry Dairy for more info at https://theberrydairy.com.au
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
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Will Ryan currently sharefarms alongside partner Kate in Lardner. But the path to get there certainly hasn’t been straight forward.
In Part 1 of this incredible chat he shared how after finishing school, unsure of what he wanted to do, he returned home to his parent’s dairy farm, who had ridden on the coattails of capital gains. But just as he was about to finish his university degree, his world went into a spin with a cancer diagnosis for his father, followed by his sudden death and just like many other family farms, succession hadn’t been discussed. He also shared how he had was provided with an opportunity to work at Jelbart’s Dairy alongside Tim & manager Mike, managing Caldermeade & dealing with animal activists, and learn quickly how to look after the health of 2500 animals running around.
It was all of this experience that lead him to manage Ellinbank Research Farm. In this conclusion, he shares how you get cows research ready and how you juggle plates. Giving a great insight into what Ellinbank does. He also openly shares how and why he made the move to become a sharefarmer, using all of the skills he’s learnt along the way to run a very successful farming business and share what the future might hold.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Will currently sharefarms alongside partner Kate in Lardner… but the path to get there certainly hasn’t been straight forward. And as you will notice this is only part 1 of this incredible chat, because it’s a big one - so after finishing school, unsure of what he wanted to do, Will returned home to his parent’s dairy farm who had ridden on the coattails of capital gains. But just as he was about to finish his university degree, his world went into a spin with a cancer diagnosis for his father, followed by his sudden death and just like many other family farms, succession hadn’t been discussed. So in this incredible first half of the chat, Will shares how he felt after the loss of his family farm, how he had was provided with an opportunity to work at Jelbart’s Dairy alongside Tim & manager Mike, managing Caldermeade & dealing with animal activists, and learn quickly how to look after the health of 2500 animals running around.
There is so much still to this story, so next week for Part 2 includes what it’s like to manage Ellinbank Research Facility, having cows research ready at all times, how he made the move to sharefarming and what's next… you really won’t want to miss it!
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
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Alanah Moore is an energetic 21 year old who has fallen head over heels for dairy. Working part time on 2 farms in West Gippsland, she is excited by what dairy can bring her into the future. In this chat we cover, how and why she came into dairy, what the day to day looks like working on 2 seperate farms, her desire to continue to learn and be ready for future steps within the industry… and I also try to have her settle the debate which is the best cow, jersey or friesian - who wins??? You'll just have to listen
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREAM OF THE CROP
Cream of the Crop is a two day conference, providing an opportunity for women in the dairy industry to come together to learn, connect and grow. Recognising the contribution, regardless of their role, they make to the industry and their wider community. Save the Date for the 30-31st of July. More details are coming soon, so keep an eye on Instagram or Facebook or check it out on the Website
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Sophie Healy is balancing relief milking, aged care and a family run beef herd, but simply just loves milking cows. Throughout this chat we discuss all things relief milking, including how you find a good boss, what her day to day role looks like and why she has chosen dairy. She also openly shares her struggles with depression and anxiety, so just a heads up, we do discuss suicide but how it was milking that has really helped her. And as a reminder if you are in need of some support for your mental health, head to your GP or a mental health care professional and get some help.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Gerry & Sarah Kelly are the father and daughter duo are living farm life in the city, or is it city life on the farm… either way they are possibly the closest dairy farm to Metro Melbourne. Milking 250 cows they aim to keep things simple. Sarah & Gerry have both returned home to the family farm, albeit at very different stages, Gerry returned quite a few years ago now, around the time their 200 Gallon milk contract was ending, making changes like increasing the cow numbers and grazing management. Sarah, who has only recently returned home, has no real desire to make big changes, but Gerry is excited by her ability to help the farm catch up, and has NO plans to retire anytime soon.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Tania Luckin and husband Stephen moved from New Zealand to Australia 26 years ago, and whilst Stephen was from a farming background, Tania had NO dairy experience. But as you will hear, she has thoroughly enjoyed learning and working alongside Stephen and certainly has had a wonderful career in dairy.
In today’s chat she shares the experience of moving to Australia and learning a whole new industry, how they have managed their staff with an emphasis on getting the 3R’s right, her involvement within industry on representative boards for the last 22 years, with the last 6 years spent on the Dairy Australia Board. This chat was recorded late last year and since then, Tania’s term has finished, with some other wonderful new farmer representatives stepping up.
I think you will really love the great pieces of advice and insights she gives into being involved with industry and using your voice for the better of the industry - I certainly have taken so much away from this chat.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Klaudia Douglas fell into a career in dairy, with an opportunity from Kevin & Brodie Game that was simply to good to refuse after finishing school & losing her licence. She began feeding calves and helping with the occasional milking, but has since started to take on more roles and responsibilities. You can certainly hear the excitement Klaudia now has for dairy, finding a passion for her cows and calves and the potential for her future.
If you haven’t listened to Brodie’s episode, Listen here it will give you some context on the farm and Klaudia’s role - and it also becomes obvious to see where she gets her passion from.
This is the last epsiode of the podcast for 2023, and am planning to have a few weeks off over the holiday season. But wanted to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Although the cows will still be getting milked on Christmas Day, I hope you are able to spend some quality time with your loved ones and enjoy some rest over the break.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
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Brodie Game believes hard work will beat talent every single time, but I think she has plenty of both. As first generation farmers, she and husband Kevin were determined to fight for their dream of being dairy farmers and they certainly have had a number of setbacks along the way. With limited financial options, dry seasonal conditions, a fire wiping out a large portion of their land and some very HIGH stress situations, it’s no surprise they both considered giving it all up.
But its communication, networking and relationships have really driven the success of their business, with onlookers offering the opportunity to lease a farm and the financial backing for purchasing cows along with being a focus farm with Dairy NSW which has seen them continue on and to help them reach their farming goals.
Brodie is incredibly open and honest in this chat, sharing that at times she and Kev were both not ok mentally, but thankfully were able to get some support and now knows everyone has a mental health toolbox in their heads, sometimes you just need help to find the key, to fill it with the right tools and to keep them serviced just like you would any other piece of machinery on the farm.
This is a really brilliant chat, but just as a reminder if you are in need of some mental health support, to help find those keys, add some more tools in or to keep them sharpened - please reach out! There are a number of services available all across the different regions, or online so please get help if you need it.
If you know someone who you think would be great on the podcast, or you would like to share your story, please get in touch by sending an email to [email protected] or stay connected by following us on Instagram or Facebook and send us a message - I'd love to hear from you.
In the spirit of reconciliation we would like to acknowlegde the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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