Humans of Agriculture

Pip Courtney.What else should we say? She started at ABC's Landline in 1993, became the host of the program in 2012, and continues to thrive in the role today - - but there’s so much more to the storyPip didn't grow up on a farm, but she grew up around ag - cultivating an express interest for the inner workings of farmers, farms and farming. Pip's work in the Australian media scape has brought so many amazing stories to our screen and we're so excited to share a bit of her story with you after she has spent the best part of thirty years sharing the stories of others. In this week's chat Pip covers:Her first introduction to agricultureGrowing up in Launceston and her dream to get to the mainlandWhen and how did she start her career in journalism?How does she navigate telling the difficult stories?The ways agriculture has changed since she began covering the industryHow does she find her stories and get people to talk?Why is Landline succesful?What is was like to having a working partnership with her husbandWe also got to find out her "coffee" order, what Akubra she wears, what job she'd do if she could do anything and her influence on the next generation of people in ag - from storytellers to scientists. 

If we could tell you one thing about Joy McClymont, it's that her name embodies her. But she's not only joyful, she's determined, persistent, and a real mover. Joy has a knack for getting bodies moving - whether it's getting her kids and dogs up for a run in the morning, training clients through her fitness hub Off the Track Training, or teaching PE to distance ed students - and she has many motivators for doing so.In this episode, Joy talks all things:What an average day looks like for her as a property owner, mum, teacher and trainerSchool of the Air - as a teacher, and what it's like for her kids as studentsGrowing up on a share farm in Goondiwindi with a very physically active dadThe influence of sports on Joy's lifeTravelling overseas and in rural Australia, experiencing other farms and teaching in small communitiesRunning a fitness and personal training business for the outbackWhat is Off the Track Training and why did Joy start it?Why should people on farms prioritise their wellbeing?Variety as the spice of lifeCheck out Off the Track Training here: https://offthetracktraining.com/

We sat down with Dylan Grimes at his vineyard, Mount Macedon Winery, for this weeks episode of Humans of Agriculture. Dylan is Co-Captain of AFL team, Richmond Football Club. He has 3 AFL premierships under his belt, he was named 2019 All Australian and received the AFL Players Most Courageous Player Award, as well as the Jack Dyer Medalist Richmond’s Best and Fairest player in 2021 - but over the past few years, Dylan has taken some of his hard work and determination and turned it toward the property he and his wife own.Whether you're a Tigers fan or not (or you don't follow AFL at all), there's something in this conversation for everyone. Dylan breaks down his journey from footballer to farmer - the highs, the lows and the learnings - and how his work on the farm has benefitted his work on the footy field. Some of the things covered in this chat are:Dylan's interest in agriculture from a young age, growing up on a hobby farm and around family farmsThe hardship of missing out on the first draft and what Dylan's Plan B was going to be if he didn't get picked up to play AFLFinding his confidence and identifying his strengthsCreating a strong team bond at Richmond Football Club with Ben Crowe and Damien HardwickHow he and his wife, Elisha, worked towards the property of their dreamsThe early days of the farm, learning to operate a forklift and fixing water mishaps on the way to the MCGWhen the Tigers helped with harvestLearning to ask for helpHow has the farm benefitted his AFL career?Check out Mount Macedon Winery: https://www.mountmacedonwinery.com.au/ 

Maybe you've heard of the A Fiver for a Farmer founder, Jack Berne, but if you haven't, let us introduce you to this legend. When Jack was 10, he saw a news story about just how bad the droughts were for farmers in Australia, and from his home in the Northern Beaches, he decided to do something. Four years later, Jack's in high school and he's still championing Aussie Farmers through his foundation, Jack's Mates. Whether he's raising money at schools through dress up days, spreading the word on TV or on the radio, visiting fire, drought, or flood affected farms, or just being a 14 year old, Jack is certainly motivated to make a difference. On this weeks episode we talk all things:Jack's background The origin of Fiver for a FarmerWhat motivated him, as a boy from the coast, to get involved with Aussie agJack's first time on a working farm in MolongWhat Jack's journey has been like for his own familyHow meeting farmers and going on farms changed Jack's perceptionsHis dream jobRugbyWhat advice does he have for adults?We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.https://afiverforafarmer.com.au/ 

After growing up on a farm in Tassie, being a jillaroo in the Northern Territory then a banker in Mangoplah, NSW, Ginny Stevens realised there was a lack of services for creating community within farming towns. She loved farm life, but she started to notice the immense challenges that come with living and working on a farm, and she believed she could do something positive for the people in those communities. So in 2014, Active Farmers was born.Nine years later, Active Farmers is part of 61 communities, has over 40 trainers, and participants ranging from young farmers to older farmers to community members from outside of agriculture to Ginny’s own parents-in-law. Ginny's journey through her career, motherhood and philanthropy is an inspiring one to say the least, here are a few things covered throughout the chat:Ginny's life on the farm and with her kidsGrowing up in Tasmania and the importance of familyBecoming a jillaroo in the Northern Territory‘The Team Sport Effect’ and how it sparked her idea for Active FarmersQuitting her day job and starting a family while starting her businessStriving for the elusive 'work-life balance'What's next for Active Farmers?https://activefarmers.com.au/

Meet Warren Davies. His family chose farming in Kyabram after a life of owning milk bars, butchers and post offices in Melbourne - and Warren couldn't have been happier to live life in the country as a 15 year old. But even though he escaped the problems he was facing in the city, he quickly realised that the vision he had for farm life was slipping away from him. This week we hear the stories of the Unbreakable Farmer - what were the moments that brought him to his tipping point? How did he push through to become the motivational speaker he is today? It's been a journey to find his voice, but by working through his challenges and expressing them to others he hopes to create an environment where mental health is discussed openly.In this episode you'll hear about:Growing up in MelbourneMoving to Kyabram at 15 years oldOwning his own farm at the age of 22His different career paths in the agriculture spaceDeciding to walk away from his farm and the mental repercussionsSharing his story as a professional speaker and promoting conversations around mental healthThemes covered in this podcast may be triggering, please reach out to Lifeline, This Is A Conversation Starter or someone you trust.Lifeline: 13 11 14TIACS: 0488 846 988

Please welcome to the pod... Tom Rookyard and Mick Corcoran!We're getting these two larrikins behind the mic not only because of their careers in ag, but because of our blossoming partnership - Tom and Mick are coming on board to deliver a monthly market update on our In The Know On The Go podcast. And we couldn't be more excited for you to get to know them.In this ep you'll hear all about:- Their respective injuries- The different childhoods Tom and Mick had around ag- Their early careers and how AuctionsPlus brought them together- The role of Conor McGregor in Mick's career- What breed of bull or ram would they be?- Two Truths and a Lie- Market UpdateHopefully you enjoy this chat and these blokes, you'll be hearing more from them very soon!

2023! Hello! We hope you've had a great start so far.  We're starting off this year with a cracking story from award winning country singer, songwriter, Mum, and just all round legend Fanny Lumsden. Maybe you've been to one of her Country Hall concerts, maybe you've heard her CMAA Golden Guitar Album of the Year, Fallow, maybe you love her candid social media presence - no matter how you know her, hopefully this chat can give a bit of an insight to what makes Fanny, Fanny.In this conversation we cover:- Her conversations with First Nations Elders- Early memories in and around agriculture- Her journey from studying Rural Science to working at AuctionsPlus to the transition to the music industry- The 2020 Bushfires- Musical inspiration and new musicWhen you're done with this ep, go get around all Fanny's fabulous music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WxHef1Si5yaAaCWUc6Ug2?si=_3jCUEMcS1WuQP5XH_WDZQ 

After 52 episodes of Humans of Agriculture and 6 episodes of In the Know On The Go, it’s time for Oli to do some reflecting on the year that was 2022. There were some big changes, which you will hear all about, and some big realisations. Oli’s first full time hires, Naomi and Maya, sat down with Oli to ask all about, well, just about everything. So here’s what we discussed:Oli’s never ending pursuit of the story which has taken him all across the country this yearHow every interview Oli does is also a reverse job interview2022: A Very Different Year to what Oli ExpectedHow Oli decided to take the leap and back himself, and Humans of AgricultureBuilding professional partnershipsOvercoming the challenges and setbacksWhat it’s been like discussing the big topics - mental health, alcoholism The Love of Ben CroweOli, Naomi and Maya’s Keep, Grow and Let Go for 2023Thanks for listening throughout 2022, every listen counts and we genuinely appreciate you following along, listening along and coming along on this journey. We’ve got big things planned so we’re going to head on a bit of a break until January 9th, so enjoy your holidays and we will chat with you soon.

“Tough, fun and joyous.” - those are the three words Angus Street chose to describe his 2022. Many people know Angus Street as the CEO of AuctionsPlus, what many don't know is the back story and journey he has been on. Oli and his former boss sat down on a gorgeous, sunny day in North Sydney to have a frank, but fun, conversation about all things ag, business, family and feedback. They chat all things:Growing up on the family farmFinding the uni course that suits youAngus' early career in journalismComing back to the agriculture industryHow making the move to Melbourne shifted his perspectiveThe impact of self introspectionThe journey to becoming CEO of AuctionsPlusThis is the final Humans of Agriculture interview episode for the year! And what a year it's been. Thank you for listening along and supporting the podcast, we have one more episode for the year and it's a nice little wrap up on the year that has been - so tune in to that while you're enjoying a bit of well-earned summer downtime.