Tash Johnston is the Founder of Farm Angels. Farm Angels, formerly Drought Angels, provides financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental well-being support to struggling primary producers and their families across Australia.

In this episode, Tash discusses the mission of Farm Angels to help farmers in hardship and the devastating story that prompted her to found the organisation. She shares the challenges they’ve faced over the years, the wins they’ve achieved (including the Flanno for a Farmer campaign), and why the personal touch is integral to the organisation. Tash also opens up about a time in her own life when she and her family, like many of the people helped by Farm Angels, needed some help.

 

Mental health support:

This episode contains discussions of suicide and mental health.

In the event of an emergency, dial 000. 

For other mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636

 

Resources and links:
Farm Angels website
Flanno for a Farmer website

 

Send us your story:
Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au.

 

Connect:
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website
Bendigo Bank on Facebook
Bendigo Bank on X
Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn

Tash Johnston is the Founder of Farm Angels. Farm Angels, formerly Drought Angels, provides financial assistance, food hampers, care packs, and mental well-being support to struggling primary producers and their families across Australia.
In this episode, Tash discusses the mission of Farm Angels to help farmers in hardship and the devastating story that prompted her to found the organisation. She shares the challenges they&rsquo;ve faced over the years, the wins they&rsquo;ve achieved (including the Flanno for a Farmer campaign), and why the personal touch is integral to the organisation. Tash also opens up about a time in her own life when she and her family, like many of the people helped by Farm Angels, needed some help.
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Mental health support:
This episode contains discussions of suicide and mental health.
In the event of an emergency, dial 000.&nbsp;
For other mental health support, please visit your local hospital emergency department or contact the following support services:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Lifeline: 13 11 14</li>
<li aria-level="1">Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636</li>
</ul>
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://farmangels.org.au/">Farm Angels website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.flannoforafarmer.com.au/">Flanno for a Farmer website</a></li>
</ul>
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Send us your story:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you know someone (or are you someone) who&rsquo;d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au">beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/">Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BendigoBank/">Bendigo Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/bendigobank">Bendigo Bank on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bendigobank/?originalSubdomain=au">Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you’ll hear from a diverse range of people in the Australian ag industry: from the farmers and community leaders who are shaping the future of rural Australia to innovators and entrepreneurs who are pioneering new approaches and technologies in agriculture. You'll be inspired hearing their stories … and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture.

Beyond the Farm Gate

Drought, disaster, and devastating floods: Farm Angels are on a mission to help

Bianca Tarrant is the co-founder and CEO of Our Cow, an online paddock-to-plate meat business connecting Australian farmers directly with consumers. Built alongside her partner Dave, Our Cow emerged from firsthand experience with drought, bushfires and the volatility of traditional cattle markets.

In this episode, Bianca shares how a simple idea to sell meat from their own farm grew into a national subscription business supporting more than 150 farmers in just over half a decade. She talks through the realities of building a values-driven business, the challenges and rewards of scaling, and what the Our Cow model looks like today. The conversation also explores what direct-to-consumer food systems mean for farmers, customers and the future of Australian agriculture.



Resources and links:
Our Cow Website
Our Cow on Instagram
Our Cow on Facebook
Bianca Tarrant on LinkedIn

 

Send us your story:
Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au.

 

Connect:
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website
Bendigo Bank on Facebook
Bendigo Bank on X
Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn
Bendigo Bank on YouTube

 

In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Bianca Tarrant is the co-founder and CEO of Our Cow, an online paddock-to-plate meat business connecting Australian farmers directly with consumers. Built alongside her partner Dave, Our Cow emerged from firsthand experience with drought, bushfires and the volatility of traditional cattle markets.
In this episode, Bianca shares how a simple idea to sell meat from their own farm grew into a national subscription business supporting more than 150 farmers in just over half a decade. She talks through the realities of building a values-driven business, the challenges and rewards of scaling, and what the Our Cow model looks like today. The conversation also explores what direct-to-consumer food systems mean for farmers, customers and the future of Australian agriculture.
 Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ourcow.com.au/">Our Cow Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ourcowau/">Our Cow on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ourcowau/">Our Cow on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianca-tarrant-a73b2519b/?originalSubdomain=au">Bianca Tarrant on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
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Send us your story:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you know someone (or are you someone) who&rsquo;d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au">beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/">Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BendigoBank/">Bendigo Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/bendigobank">Bendigo Bank on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bendigobank/?originalSubdomain=au">Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BendigoBankCommunity/featured">Bendigo Bank on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

The Our Cow story, with Bianca Tarrant

Kathy Gabriel is a Farmer and Photographer from New South Wales. When Kathy is not working on her farm, her love of adventure leads her to travel to the most unique and hidden places across the earth.

In this episode, Kathy describes her love of horses, her preference for the arts of maths and sciences, and how it has led her to where she is today. She recounts various emotional, physical, and mental hurdles to her journey and how she bounced back and conquered the Mongol Derby. Finally, she discusses her travels to Mongolia, meeting secluded tribes, and the things she learned from the experience.

 

Resources and links:
Kathy Gabriel Photography Website
Kathy Gabriel on Instagram
Kathy Gabriel on Facebook

 

Send us your story:
Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au.

 

Connect:
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website
Bendigo Bank on Facebook
Bendigo Bank on X
Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn
Bendigo Bank on YouTube

 

In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Kathy Gabriel is a Farmer and Photographer from New South Wales. When Kathy is not working on her farm, her love of adventure leads her to travel to the most unique and hidden places across the earth.
In this episode, Kathy describes her love of horses, her preference for the arts of maths and sciences, and how it has led her to where she is today. She recounts various emotional, physical, and mental hurdles to her journey and how she bounced back and conquered the Mongol Derby. Finally, she discusses her travels to Mongolia, meeting secluded tribes, and the things she learned from the experience.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.kathygabrielphotography.com/">Kathy Gabriel Photography Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathy_gabriel_/">Kathy Gabriel on Instagram</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Kathy-Gabriel/100063132193748/">Kathy Gabriel on Facebook</a></li>
</ul>
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Send us your story:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you know someone (or are you someone) who&rsquo;d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au">beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au</a>.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/">Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BendigoBank/">Bendigo Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/bendigobank">Bendigo Bank on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bendigobank/?originalSubdomain=au">Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BendigoBankCommunity/featured">Bendigo Bank on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

From cattle to camera clicks – The adventures of Kathy Gabriel

In this end-of-year special episode, Helen and Matt turn the microphones on themselves to reflect on their very first year behind the mic. 

They look back on the highlights, the hiccups, and the unexpected moments that shaped the show. You’ll hear Helen and Matt talk a bit about their roles at Bendigo Bank, what made this year such a memorable ride, and what they have planned for the year to come.

 

Resources and links:
Bendigo Bank Website
Matt Gill on LinkedIn
Helen Connick on LinkedIn

 

Send us your story:
Do you know someone (or are you someone) who’d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au.

 

Connect:
Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website
Bendigo Bank on Facebook
Bendigo Bank on X
Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn
Bendigo Bank on YouTube

 

In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

In this end-of-year special episode, Helen and Matt turn the microphones on themselves to reflect on their very first year behind the mic.&nbsp;
They look back on the highlights, the hiccups, and the unexpected moments that shaped the show. You&rsquo;ll hear Helen and Matt talk a bit about their roles at Bendigo Bank, what made this year such a memorable ride, and what they have planned for the year to come.
&nbsp;
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bendigobank/">Bendigo Bank Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-gill-a6917b35/?originalSubdomain=au">Matt Gill on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-connick-87924277/?originalSubdomain=au">Helen Connick on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Send us your story:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Do you know someone (or are you someone) who&rsquo;d make a great potential guest on a future episode of Beyond the Farm Gate? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au">beyondthefarmgate@bendigobank.com.au</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bendigobank.com.au/business/industries/agribusiness/">Bendigo Bank Agribusiness website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BendigoBank/">Bendigo Bank on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://x.com/bendigobank">Bendigo Bank on X</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bendigobank/?originalSubdomain=au">Bendigo Bank on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BendigoBankCommunity/featured">Bendigo Bank on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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In this podcast any opinions, estimates and projections are for informational purposes only and any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation.

Drought, disaster, and devastating floods: Farm Angels are on a mission to help

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