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Humans of Agriculture

Humans of Agriculture

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We're going behind the scenes to see and understand modern agriculture, because no matter whether you're in it or not, you probably don't know all the pieces to just how incredible, diverse and multi-layered agriculture is. We do this by uncovering the real stories, experiences and voices of modern agriculture.
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Hosted by Hilary Haron, 'A Road Less Traveled' is an immersive podcast journey exploring the untold stories of resilience and leadership in male-dominated industries. With a vision to inspire and empower, the podcast fosters a community that cherishes diverse voices and perspectives. Each episode is a testament to Hilary's dedication to breaking barriers and creating a positive impact on communities.
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Sarah Crosthwaite is a a rural mental health clinician from Northeast Victoria, and she has worked as a rural outreach counsellor to farmers across our region. The rest of the time she works with her husband and their team on our 550-cow dairy farm in the Kiewa Valley. Sarah Crosthwaite discusses her journey in addressing mental health issues withi…
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Daniel Kahl, a cotton farmer from Narrabri, Australia, discusses his involvement in the cotton industry and his recent appointment to the board of Cotton Australia. He talks about the resurgence of young people in the town and the collaborative nature of the industry. Daniel also addresses misconceptions and myths surrounding cotton farming, highli…
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In this episode, Stefan Vogel, the General Manager of Rabo Research for Australia and New Zealand, shares insights into his extensive career in agriculture and the role of RaboResearch in the agricultural sector. He discusses the importance of understanding the food supply chain, the characteristics of effective team members, and the global insight…
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In the heart of Dubbo, NSW, a remarkable story unfolds at The Little Big Dairy Co, where Emma Elliott and her father, Steve Chesworth, are not just dairy farmers, but they regard themselves as environmentalists. Their journey showcasing the importance of embracing new and sustainable practices in the dairy industry to benefit both the environment a…
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Our Quarterly update with the team from LAWD is back and we've got Danny Thomas in the hot seat to chat all things property. We explore The different tiers of the rural property market the impact of interest rates on family farms versus institutional investors International flow of money and new entrants the future of agricultural land prices The i…
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He lived in 20 houses by the time he was 20, that ability to meet new people and build rapport have been central to his career success. In his first year with LAWD he transacted nearly a billion dollars in farm sales. In this chat we cover: Danny's background and upbringing His love of the Northern Victoria Region His career from the Valuers Genera…
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Get ready for an exclusive deep dive into the world of Hilary Haron! In this solo episode, Hilary answers 88 burning questions, offering a rare glimpse into her personal and professional life. From her journey in the automotive industry to the lessons she’s learned along the way, Hilary shares candid insights, surprising stories, and the advice she…
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The boys have been on a mid-year holiday (or so it seems). They had the chance to sit down with Ed & Bea in mid-August so this one has taken a few weeks to get Liveeee... that said, lets get into it! In this episode of the Tom and Mick show, the boys are sitting down with Ed Bradley and Bea Litchfield of Hazeldean Angus and Hazeldean Merino studs. …
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Mike Casey, a technology founder turned farmer, shares his journey from selling his tech startup to buying a cherry orchard in New Zealand. He discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from one industry to another and the importance of being open to new opportunities. Mike emphasises the role of luck in entrepreneurship and the need for…
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We are sitting down with National Rugby League Women's (NRLW) star and NSW Dairy Industry Ambassador Kezie Apps, along with renowned sports dietitian Chloe McLeod, to delve into the fascinating world of nutrition, sport recovery, community and the vital role that dairy plays in this equation. Paid Partnership Transparency: Humans of Agriculture hav…
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Back in 2018, Oli was "umm'ing and ahh'ing" about whether to apply for a professional development program, and it was the best thing he's done and today he's still in contact with that group of people!! Ahead of applications closing for the evokeAG Groundbreakers Program on the 2nd of September we wanted to chat with Natalie Bell who was a 2024 Fut…
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In this episode of A Road Less Traveled, Hilary Haron sits down with Paula De Young and Ashley De Young Seabert, two inspiring women who have made their mark in the male-dominated world of construction, development, and real estate. Join us as we explore the evolution of their family business, which started in 1974, and the unique challenges and tr…
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What's better than 100+ people coming for brekky...we love these events!! And now we're sharing it with you! We had the chance to sit down at Elders Farm Fest with a great crew of people we've had the chance to get to know to discuss all things, the Next Gen in Aussie Agriculture. Join Humans of Agriculture host, Oli Le Lievre as he sits down to in…
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Matthew Evans, a food critic, chef, and farmer, discusses his journey into the world of food production and the challenges of the agriculture industry. He emphasises the importance of communication and dialogue between farmers and consumers to bridge the gap and address the polarising topics in agriculture. Evans also highlights the potential of ag…
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Felicity Taylor is the Area manager at Rabobank Australia in Moree. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up in Moree to working in banking and the importance of being involved in the community. Felicity discusses her role as a branch manager and the satisfaction she gets from helping clients achieve their goals. For anyone fami…
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Join us on A Road Less Traveled Podcast as we sit down with Allie Peters, the Director of Service for Cavender Auto Group, to explore her journey as a trailblazing female leader in the automotive industry. In this insightful conversation, Allie shares how she has earned the respect of her male colleagues through her clear and kind approach to leade…
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Steph joined us on episode 6 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast in April 2020. It's fair to say since then, quite a few things have changed! The last time we chatted, it was all things Tas Ag Co, what was back then a new venture and business opportunity for Steph and their husband Sam. What we didn't even mention once was 'Motherland Australia' t…
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of A Road Less Traveled. I'm your host, Hilary Herron, and in this episode, we are thrilled to have Melissa, the CEO & Founder of Desk to Dusk, as our guest. Melissa launched Desk to Dusk in 2018 with the mission to make dressing for success stress-free and fun. Her company helps businesswomen use their wardrobe…
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Back in May we had the chance to host a Next Gen conversation at the Elders tent at FarmFest. Someone in the elders team who is most definitely going places is Georgie Speedy and we wanted you to meet her. Georgie is a St George local, leaving high school she had no real idea where her future might go. Eager to stay in the area she began wroking at…
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Andrew is a passionate farmer, dad, husband and community man. He’s a thinker. Progressive. Visionary. He takes people along on the ride with him. In this chat Andrew shares his story, the evolution of ‘Chilwell farms’, the family business, the change and expansion of farming in his pocket of Western Australia. In 2000, Andrew undertook a Nuffield …
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Join host Hilary Haron as she welcomes Dr. Michaelyn Thomas, a Space Systems Engineer, on A Road Less Traveled. Dr. Thomas shares her journey in the aerospace industry and her research on increasing women's representation in technical fields. Emphasizing diversity's critical role in problem-solving, she discusses collaborative leadership, empowerin…
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Jim began his life on a farm in the irrigation area of the Riverina in NSW. His love of farming followed everything he did and would ultimately shape his career so far. After exploring farming in Thailand in his early twenties, he returned home to work on the family farm before looking further afield, eager to pursue opportunities outside the farm …
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In this episode of A Road Less Traveled Podcast, host Hilary Haron welcomes Bree Gentry, the dynamic owner of Gentry Salon and an inspiring growth development coach for female entrepreneurs. Bree shares her transformative journey from a salon owner of 17 years to embracing a new role as a coach, leading and empowering women in the beauty industry. …
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This special episode explores the impact of avian influenza on the egg industry in Australia. Melinda Hashimoto, CEO of Egg Farmers of Australia, provides insights into the virus, its transmission, and the measures taken to control its spread. The discussion covers the process of detecting and responding to avian influenza outbreaks on farms, the i…
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Community Developer. Small Business Owner. Avid Netballer. International Agriculturalist. Local community enthusiast. Sometimes a travelling groupie (for certain bands). Liz Brennan is a legend, a very, very interesting person, and someone we've been fortunate to have known over the past few years. Her life experience is so incredibly fascinating h…
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Join us on A Road Less Traveled Podcast as Evie P. Jeang, an attorney and surrogacy concierge, shares her remarkable journey and insights into the world of surrogacy. Evie discusses the pivotal role of surrogacy in helping individuals and couples fulfill their dreams of parenthood, particularly for those facing challenges like infertility. She dive…
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Lucy Collins knew she wanted to be around animals since she was a child. Although she didn't grow up on a farm, she took every chance to be at the dairy across the road from her family home. Early on she decided that being a Vet, was going to be her calling. "I didn't have a clear family farm pathway to follow. So seemed like a natural fit." Takeaw…
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Join us as Kelly Stumpe, known as 'The Car Mom', shares her inspiring journey from retail auto to becoming a pioneering car reviewer for moms. Discover how Kelly recognized the need for family-centric car recommendations, focusing on practical features like cup holders and storage space. In this insightful conversation, Kelly delves into the challe…
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We are back and we are sitting down with LAWD Senior Director, Tim McKinnon to get the latest on Australia's rural real estate market. A few summarising points: Beef Australia is more than just Beef - international interest across all of Aussie Ag came to Rockhampton in the first week of May. The market dynamics between family farms and corporate/i…
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Embark on a transformative journey with our special guest, Kasey Kahl, on A Road Less Traveled Podcast! Join us as we delve into the captivating life of The Body Building 559 Owner, former reality TV star, and now a podcast host. In this episode, we uncover Kasey's motivations behind stepping into the real world of reality TV, his unique experience…
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Ashley Severin and his wife Lyndee call Curtin Springs in Australia's Northern Territory home. The family has embraced generational opportunity in diversifying the 1 million acre cattle station to other means. They've successfully established and run a tourism business, support local tours, an on-farm restaurant and have explored value add opportun…
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Join us on an insightful episode of our podcast as we welcome Katie Zenovich, the Senior Vice President for Development and External Relations at Community Medical Centers and CEO of Community Medical Foundation. With an impressive 19-year journey at Community Medical Centers, Katie has ascended to a leadership role that focuses on shaping the futu…
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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…
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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 t…
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Join us as we dive into an enriching journey with Binh Tran, the multifaceted owner of Glossy Nail Salon and a Vietnamese influencer, dedicated runner, loving husband, and father. In our engaging conversation, we uncover Binh's unique path from film and production studies to entrepreneurship, where his diverse experiences have forged an innovative …
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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 wor…
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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, Li…
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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 Far…
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Join us for an enlightening episode of the podcast featuring Ashley Machado, a TEDx Speaker, Consultant, and Therapist specializing in Mental Health in Food & Agriculture. With a background rooted in the dairy industry, Ashley shares how her upbringing has fueled her passion for mental health advocacy within the agricultural sector. Discover what i…
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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 p…
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In 2020, Harry Lloyd was a little lost. He had just finished University and couldn't chase his dream of being a cowboy in America due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we'djust started the Humans of Agriculture Podcast and Harry was recommended to listen, which turned out to be a pretty pivotal moment for him. "The one thing I took away f…
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In this special episode of A Road Less Traveled Podcast, we're honored to have Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Paola Caraker, join us to discuss the intersection of mental health, holistic wellness, marriage, and therapy, just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. Paola's deep passion for trauma-informed care and integrative health bri…
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Jodie Redcliffe studied Psychology, can speak fluent Japanese, is a mother of three and her first memories in agriculture are feeding poddy calves on her Pa’s dairy farm. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode! As a youngster, Jodie moved around regional Queensland as her father worked in pigs and poultry. “He actually liked pigs a lot more than p…
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Join host Hilary Haron on A Road Less Traveled Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Desirae Washington. Desirae shares her remarkable journey from the family's restaurant business to owning multiple food and beverage enterprises, all while actively contributing to economic development and community organizing. Discover Desirae's impactful …
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Adam DeMamiel is the CEO, Director and Co-Founder of Boys To The Bush, a charity which supports vulnerable youth with intensive programs. His role has changed over the years so now he's not the one running the programs, but empowering others around him to do so. Having his staff find reward from the work they do with kids and speak passionately abo…
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Rev up your engines for an exhilarating episode of A Road Less Traveled Podcast featuring Ashley Dena, an accomplished Executive Managing Partner at Ed Dena’s Auto Center. In this insightful conversation, Ashley shares her remarkable journey into the automotive industry, defying norms as a woman in a predominantly male-dominated sector. Explore Ash…
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Hey! We're back and this week we thought given it's the first of May, we'd do a quick check in with what's happening at Humans of Ag. We've been out filming with goFARM, NSW DPI, Dairy Australia, and the team at BlackBox. Our Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in conversation series are alive and well on their channels. We've had th…
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Step into the world of medicine with host Hilary Haron on this engaging episode of A Road Less Traveled Podcast featuring Danielle Marie Malvini, DO. Dr. Malvini shares her captivating journey into the medical field, specializing in family medicine, and the importance of mental health. Learn about Dr. Malvini's motivations to become a physician and…
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We won't be able to give Esther Price justice in these show notes, but if you have ever been in the room with her then you know just how ExtraOrdinary she is. The influence she has on people around her is incredible, particularly when she is on stage, she really is absolutely captivating. Esther calls Western Australia (WA) home and always has. She…
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Join host Hilary Haron on A Road Less Traveled Podcast for an empowering episode featuring Kerry Barclay, a dynamic leader challenging stereotypes and excelling in traditionally male-dominated industries. Kerry is a savvy strategist, an intelligent leader, and a force to be reckoned with. Discover how Kerry's background paved her remarkable career …
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