Jane Snell left a world of Fine Dining to pursue a career in Dairy Farming. As part of our Partnership with Dairy Australia, we are learning more about the Dairy industry and we wanted to understand how her journey has shaped her career today.

We cover:

• Dairy farming can be a rewarding career that offers variety and challenges.
• Compassion and being an active team member are important qualities in the dairy industry.
• The beauty of dairy farming lies in the connection with cows and the satisfaction of producing a quality product.
• The industry is evolving with the introduction of new technologies.
• Building a strong team and empowering employees is crucial for the success of a dairy farm

If you want to find out more about a career in dairy, head to dairyjobsmatter.com.au

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Courtenay DeHoff, aka the Fancy Lady Cowgirl, is in Australia for the National Cutting Horse Association Futurity event. Thanks to our friends over at The Regional PR Co, we've managed to bring her into The Commons in Sydney to share her story with our Aussie audience.

In this conversation we explore her upbringing as a local Kansas cowgirl, when the opportunity came to explore career pathways she was drawn to the bright lights and opportunity of Television.
Her life now has taken her full circle, with a skillset incredibly unique and an outlook that's positive for the Agriculture sector, Courtenay is shaping the narrative that Agriculture is diverse, it is inclusive and no matter who you are or where you're from, you can pursue a career in this incredible sector.

We also talk about:

• the courage to embrace her inner cowgirl
• her mission to welcome others into the cowgirl/cowboy lifestyle
• The importance of pursuing your true calling
• The influence of pop culture on the perception of agriculture and the challenges and opportunities if the industry embraces it

Chapters:
00:00 The Journey of the Fancy Lady Cowgirl: Embracing Authenticity and Identity

08:37 Returning to Agriculture: Values, Work Ethic, and Lifestyle

14:41 The Impact of Storytelling in Agriculture: Shaping Narratives and Impacting Change

20:44 Embracing the Cowgirl Spirit: Identity and Empowerment

25:20 The Importance of Sharing the Story of Agriculture

30:06 Challenges and Opportunities in Agriculture

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We were recently given the opportunity to host a conversation at the Norco, PrimeX field days. In 2023 Norco and the National Farmers Federation released a report: The National Farmer Wellbeing Report

When it comes to mental health, farmers in Rural Australia face disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
As part of our work at Humans of Agriculture, we want to use our platform to have conversations that matter and this one is incredibly important.

In this episode, Warren shares his personal experiences; achieving the dream of being a dairy farmer, and subsequently losing it as he faced various natural disasters. With the support of professionals, family and friends, Warren got his life back on track however it wasn't as a farmer. He physically and metaphorically closed that gate and chapter of his life, and his new persona took off - the unbreakable farmer.

Warren Davies is not just any average Farmer. There is more to this farmer than meets the eye. His eventful life has tested his Resilience, Persistence and Determination. All having a massive impact on his young family, relationships and finances. But this has made Warren the Farmer he is today - The Unbreakable Farmer.

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