Humans of Agriculture

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast, I'm your host Oli Le Lievre. Mike Lee came onto the stage at EvokeAg 2020 and I think he captured the minds, eyes, and ears of everyone in the auditorium. Mike’s job, is as a futurist, he works with some of the largest organisations globally to help them see what our food system may look like in the next 5-25 years. Today, Mike and I chat a little bit about his journey, from his upbringing in Detroit to starting his own dining experiences. Today as the founder of The Future Market and as the co-founder of Alpha Foods. I love Mike’s realness in his approach as he works with businesses to create delicious products, enticing while being good for people, the planet and doing it in a profitable way. If you want to get ahead of the pack, you can find out more about EvokeAG 2023, which is being held on 21-22 February 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. If you're interested in attending the two-day, full-scale, global event or partnering, visit evokeAG.com for more details. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you.Our next guest is the 2022 Australian Zanda McDonald Award winner, Charlie Perry grew up on his family's property 'Trent Bridge', however made the decision after school to pursue a corporate role working as a Management consultant for Ernst & Young. Charlie's work saw him working on significant government and infrastructure projects of national significance and those skills have followed him into his current role within the family business as well as being the current chair of the Australian Wagyu Association.Charlie's shares an honest, enjoyable and engaging story of his path as we talk about some of the bigger challenges and opportunities that have presented themselves to him.Opportunity with our podcast sponsor LAWD:An exciting opportunity for an Entry-level role, joining Australia’s fastest-growing rural property agency, LAWD and benefit from direct guidance from one of Australia’s leading rural property agents, Col Medway. Col is seeking a candidate with a passion for agriculture, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an appetite for hard work and personal drive for success, to “ride shot gun” with him as he travels Australia marketing a diverse range of agricultural assets. You will learn on the job and be trained in all aspects of rural property transactions, providing a unique and accelerated experience upon which to launch your career. Have a think about if you have the discipline and stamina to work at pace, this is a role for hard working, straight-shooting high achievers. The position is highly suited to agricultural discipline graduates or property graduates with a deep knowledge of Australian agriculture. To find out more or apply send your CV to info@lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

G’day and Welcome to the Humans of Agriculture podcast.I’m your host Oli Le lievre and it’s a pleasure to bring another incredible story to you.I had seen her light-hearted ways via her Instagram channel, she definitely is a bit of a larrikin, and based off the response i got after sharing just a tiny snippet of this episode with you, I reckon there’s a few of you out there that are Grace McLeod Fans as well.Today's episode covers Grace’s story from a young loving farm kid to an extraordinary woman. Grace has been through quite the transition as her family has undertaken the complicated process of succession. As you’ll hear it actually has resulted in the sale of the family farm, Grace walking away from the life she knew but is thankful she still has her family intact and that her parents now have the freedom to enjoy their retirement.Opportunity with our podcast sponsor LAWD:An exciting opportunity for an Entry-level role, joining Australia’s fastest-growing rural property agency, LAWD and benefit from direct guidance from one of Australia’s leading rural property agents, Col Medway. Col is seeking a candidate with a passion for agriculture, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and an appetite for hard work and personal drive for success, to “ride shot gun” with him as he travels Australia marketing a diverse range of agricultural assets. You will learn on the job and be trained in all aspects of rural property transactions, providing a unique and accelerated experience upon which to launch your career. Have a think about if you have the discipline and stamina to work at pace, this is a role for hard working, straight-shooting high achievers. The position is highly suited to agricultural discipline graduates or property graduates with a deep knowledge of Australian agriculture. To find out more or apply send your CV to info@lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

John Harvey is a household name to many in the Agriculture industry, he's the current Managing Director the Agrifutures and during his time at the helm, the organisation has continued to innovate and support emerging ideas, concepts and industries in Australian Agriculture.John Harvey is another test case, it doesn't matter where you're from or what your background is.. a career in agriculture can provide incredible opportunities for you.John has spent the vast majority of his career in what he calls 'an optimistic space' helping connect ht edots between Innovation, commercialisation and Research and Development. He has successfully seen the move of the organisation to Wagga Wagga in southern NSW, supported new and emerging industries and established the Asia Pacific largest AgriTech event, EvokeAg. We were due to be meeting up face to face at EvokeAg which would have been in just a couple of weeks, however, unfortunately, this year it couldn't quite go ahead as planned.The Humans of Agriculture podcast is hosted by Oli Le Lievre. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

Well if you said back in early 2020 that we would go into lockdown for nearly two years and in that time produce 100 episodes of a podcast I would have laughed and said you're crazy but for me, the pandemic has provided a beautiful silver lining.It's been the chance to sit down with extraordinary people each week and pick their brain on a topic that I'm really trying to work out for myself, or I am leaning on them for some advice or I'm just generally curious and fascinated by who they are and what they do.For episode 100, Alys Marshall who has been producing episodes behind the scenes since July of 2021 sit down and talk about some of the highs, the lows and how I have approached some of the conversations.From topics such as alcoholism to mental health, regenerative agriculture and climate change to international market access. Our guests all come with the most incredible backgrounds and outlook on life.Thanks for tuning in, here's to the next 100! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

Welcome to episode 99 of the Humans of Agriculture podcast! It's only taken 99 episodes to cross the Tasman but this week we have our first kiwi. Rhys Roberts is fresh off winning the 2022 New Zealand Zanda McDonald Award. Hailing from the mid-Canterbury region on the south Island of NZ, Rhys is the CEO of Align Farms Group where he manages seven farms and a market garden. Rhys is passionate about producing nutrient dense food in a way that's good for the planet and the people that consume it, while being good for the people working in his team. He see's himself as a food producer and is extremely passionate about the Future of Work. passion as a food producer and to be progressive in what he does is what drives him. He is passionate to continue to produce nutrient dense foods for the populations and his other passion ist the future of work, what might that be you ask, well you better listen on. I loved his way of thinking, his sense of humour and I hope you enjoy the chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

Richard Rains has devoted a lifetime to the Australian agriculture industry, yet his story of success began when he was told that returning to his family’s farm would not be an option for him. As a child from Dunedoo, Richard Rains hardly saw his future in a career that had him liaising with the Korean Government and doing business with McDonald’s in North America. Richard's story is remarkable as he shares more about his childhood, the advice he received from his father to pursue a career in agriculture in the city, the importance of education and why Richard is so passionate about supporting the next generation. Read Richard's story on https://humansofagriculture.com/2022/02/01/its-always-been-about-the-people/ This episode was sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. To find out more head to www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

James Cleaver loves the country. He’s the first to admit that his hometown of Nyngan – famous for the Big Bogan, a statue that locals have eventually come to laugh at – is his favourite place in the world. Yet, he refuses to romanticise it. James was encouraged by his parents to get off farm and to get a trade or qualification that could support him outside the farm gate. In this episode, James talks about what it's been like to find his dream job, twice, first as a lawyer and then later as a banker. He talks through what it's like to balance expectations, on pursuing purpose and finding a career that really lights you up. He has since found this with his work with regional youths as he helps provide opportunities for those not just on farm. The Humans of Agriculture podcast is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Find out more at www.lawd.com.au /// Sponsor ad: To access the Farmer Business Network offering please head to: Apply now for interest free input financing and ask about the 0% Club, visit www.fbn.com/ourpromos. Subject to approved credit purchases only.  Terms and Conditions apply.  Offer ends 31 March 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

We often hear stories of that elusive dream, of packing up and moving regionally – falling in love, starting a side hustle and well for many that's where the dream stops, but our next guest shares what that transition was really like. What there is to be gained and what there is to learn through the process. Jill talks us through some of the key moments in her life, the importance of mentors and having someone to lean on and chats about how she's building her businesses and community across rural Australia! We would love to hear what your takeaways are from this episode! This episode was recorded at The Exchange in Dubbo, on Wiradjuri country. Check them out! https://www.yourexchange.co/ This episode was sponsored by LAWD the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. www.lawd.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message

So many people will spend their entire lives working tirelessly on the land, labouring quietly behind the scenes, but Bryce Camm has stepped out to speak up. On his LinkedIn page, Bryce presents a pretty impressive resume: Chairman of Beef Australia, Chairman of the Australian Beef Sustainability Steering Group and the Immediate Past President of the Australian Lot Feeders Association. All of this whilst running his family’s family business, Camm Agriculture, with properties across Queensland. Cattle have always been Bryce’s bread and butter. He grew up on Natal Downs in North Queensland, bouncing between life on the station, with its big musters distant horizons, and boarding school, then university, in the city. - Bryce talks about the circumstances that led him to coming home. - The reason he has stepped so heavily into various industry roles and what it has enabled him - and how he manages to fit these different roles in This episode is sponsored by LAWD, the specialists in agribusiness valuations and transactions. Find out more at www.lawd.com.au Bryce is an Antola Shirt ambassador and if you want one of the comfiest, high quality shirts made from Aussie cotton getting around then head to antolatrading.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humans-of-agriculture/message