Wining and refining, with Ben Rose

Ben Rose is a Principal Consultant at Performance Viticulture. Performance Viticulture makes it its mission to provide credible and quality business management for vineyards of all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ben recounts his history in both rural and urban living conditions, his experience…

Farms, cameras, action! With Dallas Davidson

Dallas Davidson is the founder of DMD Marketing and a member of the Board of Destination Scenic Rim. Growing up on a sheep dairy farm in Queensland herself, she now helps farmers and producers share their day to day with the broader audience through their integration of marketing with farm life. I…

A more than o-Kay insight on agritourism, with Kay Tommerup

Kay Tommerup is a Dairy Farmer and the President of Agritourism Queensland. Agritourism Queensland is a not-for-profit peak agricultural body representing farmers who are embracing agritourism to diversify their businesses.   In this episode, Kay runs through the history of Agritourism Queensland,…

From nurse to Nuffield scholar: Finding farming and fellowship through global ag research

Dusty Pascoe is a Farmer and Nuffield Scholar whose passion for ag education has taken him all over the world from his farm in North Central Victoria. In this episode, Dusty shares how to apply for a Nuffield scholarship and what international study through the organisation has taught him. He disc…

Would honey by any other name taste as sweet?: Avoid counterfeit honey by supporting your local beekeepers

This episode is the final part of our two-part chat with Sophia Croker. In the last episode, Phia explained the life of the average bee and the extraordinary life of a mobile beekeeper. In this episode, Phia discusses how treating varroa mites can impact the honey and beeswax, how supporting local…

Bee-yond bees: The importance of bees for successful operations

Sophia Croker, or Phia as she’s better known, is a Beekeeper and the Founder of the Bee Drover. Phia is a fourth-generation beekeeper with mobile colonies that she droves all over rural New South Wales.  In this episode, Phia explains what everyone should know about bees, the role of bees in horti…

From city lights to country nights: Katie Nash’s first time farmer journey

Katie Nash is a Farmer at Coonabarabran with her husband, Co-founder of FOALS, and the woman behind First Time Farmer. Katie has built a following online by documenting her journey from city girl to full-time farmer and bridging the gap between city and country by sharing candid insights into farm …

Queensland or Scotland? How you can enjoy Scotland’s most iconic cow in the Scenic Rim

Lisa Johnstone is the Owner of Mostyn Highland Fold. Mostyn Highland Fold is a boutique Highland cow breeding operation outside Toowoomba and also offers visitors a unique farm experience. In this episode, Lisa explains why she chose the iconic Highland cow breed for her farm and the challenges an…

Lyrics, law, and land: A journey from making music to micro-farming

Penelope Swales is the Owner of Piggery Road Permaculture. Piggery Road Permaculture grows healthy, chemical-free produce for sale and offers workshops and courses in permaculture to the wider Gippsland region. In this episode, Penelope shares her remarkable journey to micro-farming. She shares he…

#sunflowersforgood: The power of joy in the face of loss

This episode is the final part of our two-part chat with Jenny Jenner. In the last episode, Jenny shared the origin of the Kalbar Sunflower Festival and how it has grown into a massive annual charity event. In this episode, Jenny opens up about the legacy of her late husband, Russell, and the expe…