Farming Together
Regenerative Agriculture Alliance
Farming Together, brought to you by Southern Cross University. A conversation between host Farming Together Program manager Amanda Scott and the farmer, fisher and forestry groups which were supported by the University’s program. You will hear how groups worked collaboratively to build stronger, more resilient farming communities in the face of increasingly complex environmental, economic and social challenges.
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Karly Nimmo 10:07 AM (25 minutes ago) to me And now we wrap up season two of Farming Together. In the first season we explored collaborative farming. The messy human stories, the process at arriving at a collaborative model, and the ways they've made it work. If you have any interest in starting collaborative farming - whether it be forming a new group or taking an existing one to the next level - head back into the back catalogue to the first season of Farming Together, where you'll find find some great tips , raw truths and inspiration. One particular episode of season one struck a chord with many of you. We chatted with Katie and Hugh Finlay of Harcourt Organic Farming Co-operative. Katie and Hugh realised that as they aged they couldn't physically continue with all the farm work required, Katie and Hugh formed a co-operative that would not only ensure the farm's continued productivity, it would also help mentor the next generation of farmers and offer them greater lease security. In response to this episode, the farming together team received an influx of questions and feedback in relation to succession planning for farmers, and the different way share farming could be a solution. In the first episode we had a conversation with young farmers Sas Allardice (one half of Gung Hoe Growers) and micro dairy farmer Tess Sellars, both members of the Harcourt Organic Farming Co-op. Two young farmers keen to dig in, but with little capital, Sas and Tess knew they had to think outside the square when it came to accessing land and equipment. We hear how they made it work for them -- legally and financially - and the hard work, strong values, and sense of humour that helped them along the way. Episode two saw us chat with Andie White, who enlisted the help of Sam Marwood of Cultivate Farms. Andie was among a growing number of landless farmers who could prove they were productive farmers but couldn't quite get a foothold in the property market. She talks about how she made it happen with Cultivate Farms, which matches retiring farmers with aspiring farmers and investors. In episode three we heard from Cheryl Smith from medicinal herb farm Solum Farm and young hemp farmer Hannah Navara. Together they have forged a unique sharefarm model in which labour exchange, accommodation and equipment are all factored in to a unique mutually beneficial arrangement. The farmers connected through Young Famers Connect, a not-for-profit organisation that supports pathways for young farmers. We also speak to its co-founder and Principal co-ordinator Joel Orchard about the need for greater resources and support to achieve fairer outcomes for emerging farmers. And episode four saw us chat with Gordon Williams, owner of Eastlake Farm about creating a win-win leasing agreement between generations. Gordon tells us about his lease agreement which gives him an income and a say in how the farm is run while giving his leasees a mentor. who knows the land and can provide hard won knowledge and decades of experience. In episode five, Amanda speaks to Victorian dairy farmer Stuart Crosthwaite about the delicate situation of sharing a farm with your family. He talks about how the right succession planning strategy has given him the freedom to invest and grow the farm -- and importantly ensure his parents are well looked after. And in our last ep of this season, Amanda explores a share farming model which is radically different.Food system change-makers Kirsten Larsen and Serenity Hill reveal the...
Previous episodes
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16 - Wrap up of Season Two of the Farming Together podcast Tue, 15 Feb 2022 - 0h
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15 - A radical share-farming model based on custodianship, not ownership Tue, 01 Feb 2022 - 0h
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14 - Family Share farming: A way to look after your parents while following your dream Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 0h
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13 - Farm Leasing with an older mentor: a win-win solution Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 0h
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12 - Commitment to regeneration and respect drives share farm arrangement with young farmers Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 0h
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11 - Teamwork makes the farm ownership dream work Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 0h
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10 - When you don't have the capital to buy a farm - the other side of share farming story Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 0h
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9 - Let's explore share farming! Welcome to season two of Farming Together Wed, 27 Oct 2021 - 0h
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8 - Get ready for Farming Together's second season: All about share farming Sun, 04 Jul 2021 - 0h
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7 - Food Next Door with Deb Bogenhuber Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 0h
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6 - Empowering rural women and forging partnerships with Diana Fear of Central West Farming Systems Sun, 06 Jun 2021 - 0h
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5 - The Co-operative model: Commerce with a conscience with Sam Byrne, Secretary of the Co-op Federation Sun, 23 May 2021 - 0h
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4 - Garlic growers find marketing strength in a co-operative business model with Phil and Dave of Braidwood Garlic Growers Co-operative Sun, 09 May 2021 - 0h
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3 - Quality Timber Traders Sun, 25 Apr 2021 - 0h
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2 - Welcome to Farming Together and what to expect this season Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 0h
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1 - Future proofing your farm using a collaborative approach Sun, 11 Apr 2021 - 0h