All farmers wear many hats, but others wear more than they need to. From farming, to podcasting, being a mum and heralding rural women through a groundbreaking conference, my guest today is spreading an important message with her own unique story. Founder of Harvest Her Power, Katja Williams joins me now.

• Katja's favourite place on her farm is when the family enjoys picnics on the hill where you can see almost the whole of Orange.
• She became an ag-influencer by finding her own space and, starting her Instagram page over five years ago.
• Empowering rural women is important to Katja, which is why she launched the inaugural "Harvest Her Power" conference and what's in store for next year's event.
• The main audience for the conference is rural wives, and Katja shares some of the speakers who will be presenting.
• She is also a podcaster with The Ultimate Farm Wife, having spoken with countless women across the country and gathered many valuable insights.
• Katja has completed over 90 episodes of her podcast and shares tips and wisdom for women in rural communities.
• She helps families navigate the challenges of running a business together and shares advice based on her own experiences.
• The hardest part of navigating family relationships for Katja is balancing business and personal dynamics.
• She studied criminology and later decided to return to the country to work in agriculture and rural advocacy.
• What Katja loves most about life on the land is being together with family and creating core memories.
• The most unexpected thing to happen throughout the years.
• A common misconception about her work and rural life is that she is a "lady of leisure."
• Katja's ultimate dream for the future.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

Links:

Angie Asimus

Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

Partnered with Australian Farmers

Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram

Harvest Her Power on Instagram

Harvest Her Power on Facebook


Produced by Pretty Podcasts

One Family. One Flock. That's the extraordinary history that belongs to the Dennis family. Since 1840, each generation has added their own touch to this unique sheep farm and historic homestead, Tardwarncoort in south-western Victoria. It's also home to Australia's first breed of sheep – the Polwarth. And everyone is invited to share in the property's rich history with accommodation and a wool shop open to the public. To learn more, Tom Dennis of the place affectionately known as Tarndie, joins me now.

• Tom's favourite place on the farm is the courtyard.
• His family history on the property goes back to 1840, and they are now the 6th generation on the farm.
• Tom gets us up to speed on what has been happening in the family's farm operation.
• Adapting and "farming people," as Tom says.
• The history of the farm and how it has evolved over the generations, beginning with three brothers.
• The Polwarth breed of sheep, and how this same flock is still flourishing today.
• Their wool is naturally coloured, and the 1970s played a role in influencing this special adaptation.
• The Tarndwarncoort Wool Shop is open four days a week, and they also host guests on the farm.
• The changes in weather and climate over the generations and the pivots the family has made.
• Tom didn't expect to live his life on the land, but he shares how his passion for tourism grew over time and eventually brought him back home.
• The historic homestead, including the preservation and conservation efforts.
• Reflecting on the last 185 years, and how the family is preserving its history and name.
• Tom loves the opportunity to meet people and to be creative.
• He has been surprised by how his love for sheep has grown over the years.
• Succession planning—the process and the reasons behind their approach.
• Agritourism and the common misconceptions surrounding it.
• The most unexpected aspect? Tom has learned to knit!
• The ultimate future for Tarndwarncoort.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

Links:

Angie Asimus

Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

Partnered with Australian Farmers

Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram

Learn more about Tardarncoort



Produced by Pretty Podcasts

https://www.prettypodchttps://www.prettypodcasts.com/ asts.com/ Joining stock camps in north-west Queensland is about as tough as it gets, let alone holding your own there as a teenager. It kick-started a career in agriculture that has since spanned the country. For now, a pause, managing Elverton Pastoral in Blessington, Tasmania. And they say farmers wear many hats, so a mechanics apprenticeship, dog handling skills, courses in low stress stock handling and grazing management have all prepared young talent William Lyon for his current role. To learn more, William Lyon joins me now.

• His favourite place on the farm in Tasmania is driving around with his dogs and working the land.
• A typical day for William involves managing priority jobs, overseeing shearing and a lot of forward planning.
• With both parents having agricultural experience, he grew up in a diverse farming environment.
• William has pursued extensive professional development, taking on varied roles to learn as much as possible.
• This year he was welcomed into the National Agricultural Leadership Program run by the NFF, which included several days in Canberra focusing on leadership, self-profiling, personal development and a tour of Government House.
• William's dedication to growth and contribution to the industry helped him stand out for the program.
• He has received multiple scholarships and continues to expand his knowledge, always eager to explore every avenue in agriculture.
• For anyone considering a career in the industry, William credits podcasts and mentors as key to his success and development.
• What he loves most about working on the land is working livestock with his dogs, even in the cold.
• The most unexpected thing to happen to William while working in this role.
• A common misconception about farming is that it's like what's shown on TV, with many underestimating the hours it takes.
• William's ultimate dream for the future.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


Links:
Angie Asimus
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram

Partnered with Australian Farmers

Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram

Follow William on Instagram @AnAussieStockman

Produced by Pretty Podcasts

Tariffs are a bit of a buzz word right now. But what do they really mean for our farmers? The answer is – they can be good and bad. Who better to break it down for us than Julia Hausler. She runs a successful family farm, and holds influential roles within industry body GrainGrowers. Julia is a tireless advocate for economic and social opportunities in her part of the world, Victoria's Wimmera region. To learn more Julia joins me now.

• Julia's favourite place on the family farm is the creek, as it transforms throughout the years.
• She assists with the marketing, logistics, HR, financial planning and day-to-day running of the business.
• With a background in economics, Julia began her career after university and has since worked across four production areas.
• She believes the grain sector is currently facing major issues including global disruption and climate variability.
• Julia breaks down the complexities of tariffs, including the impacts of the Trump Tariffs and how they affect Australian farmers.
• She explains how everything farmers produce ultimately links back to the supply chain and trade agreements.
• She shares the situations where tariffs aren't always bad and how Australia works around them depending on climate and production.
• Julia discusses Australia's supply chain issues and the improvements that could be made in transport and logistics.
• She touches on the introduction of low carbon liquid fuel and the volume of Australian goods sent overseas.
• What Julia loves most about working on the land.
• The most unexpected thing to happen to Julia was surviving stepping on a brown snake.
• A common misconception about working on the land in Australia.
• Julia's ultimate dream for the future.
  

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


Links:
Angie Asimus
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram

Grain Growers


Produced by Pretty Podcasts

A love of food can most certainly take you anywhere, but perhaps an unlikely destination is a remote Northern Territory cattle station. It's a path down which former Brisbane café owner Wendy Cox has ventured. For those of us who haven't been lucky enough to try her recipes, she generously shares photos of the sizeable spreads she prepares for the cowboys and girls. To learn more about Wendy's Cooking Adventures, the lady herself joins us now.

• Wendy's favourite place on the station is Telstra Hill, where you can see for miles and enjoy amazing sunsets.
• She traded café life in Brisbane for station life in the Northern Territory.
• A typical day starts at 4:30am, feeding up to 45 people, chatting with them and cooking.
• Wendy only came for a short stay in the Northern Territory and never left. The red dirt is well and truly under her skin.
• In March 2024, Wendy arrived at the historic Tipperary Station and shared how she went about securing her spot there as head cook.
• The number of people she cooks for fluctuates between customers, guests and staff, but on average for a meal she has 20 people.
• Her favourite recipes are the classic belly fillers like ham and cheese toasties, and she loves watching everyone connect over food.
• Wendy started writing after moving to the station and is now working on a cookbook called 'From Cafés to Cattlestation.'
• She's had some adventures, from seeing baby crocodiles to meeting famous actors.
• What Wendy loves most about life on the land is the people.
• The most unexpected thing to happen since starting her outback cooking adventures.
• A common misconception about her work is the budget she has to work with.
• Wendy's Ultimate Dream for the future

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.


Links:
Angie Asimus
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram

Connect with Wendy on Instagram


Produced by Pretty Podcasts