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Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

Angie Asimus

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story is hosted by television presenter and journalist, Angie Asimus and is powered by the National Farmers Federation. It’s dedicated to connecting our wonderful farmers with health conscious consumers and ethically minded shoppers. Together, we can all learn more about the food we eat and the fibre we wear. This is your exclusive look behind the farm gate. As a country girl herself, Angie knows you'll love what you hear. From the freshest produce, to carbon neutral wool. What about female shearers and farms that give more to the land than they take in the battle against climate change? Is it possible to drought and flood proof your business through diversification so prices don’t fluctuate so much at the supermarket? We tackle the most common misconceptions about life on the land and have many laughs along the way with some of the most memorable characters you could ever meet. Partnered with Australian Farmers - https://farmers.org.au/

Categories: Society & Culture

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There are very few young shearers and even fewer female ones. That’s why the delightfully named Joanna Treasure is a rare gem. She shares how she made it into the coveted 200 club (shearing 200 sheep in one day) and how working in the hustle and bustle of the shearing shed can earn you the big bucks. Today we speak with Joanna Treasure and discuss:

Her office being a busy working shearing shed.
Her determination to become a shearer as people kept telling her not to.
Falling in love with the challenges that come along with this high energy job.
A typical ewe weighs between 70-100kgs and the physical strength required to lift this weight.
Joanna has recently joined the ‘200 club’, and shares how long she has been perfecting her skills.
The average number of sheep sheared in a day.
Being accepted by an older generation of male shearers and the assumptions that are made.
The perception of shearers within the agriculture industry.
The going rate for shearing can be up to $800 per day, it is the perfect job for a young person looking to save for the future.
Shearing as a seasonal profession and the work satisfaction Joanna receives from her job.
The common misconceptions Joanna receives about the work she does.
The future for Joanna Treasure.