The Ultimate Farm Wife Podcast with Host Katja Williams
By Katja Williams
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🎙️ The Ultimate Farm Wife Podcast with Katja Williams
Why listen? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “How do I fit into this family farming business?” — this podcast is for you. Whether you’ve married a farmer, moved back home to the land, or are finding your voice in a multigenerational farm family, The Ultimate Farm Wife will help you feel seen, supported, and confident in your place on the farm.
Every episode is filled with real stories, practical advice, and heartfelt conversations about the realities of family farming — from navigating in-law relationships and setting boundaries to building partnerships, managing the business, and raising a family on the land.
You’ll walk away with:
✅ Actionable tips to make farm life easier and relationships stronger
✅ Inspiration from rural women who’ve walked the same path
✅ Tools for balancing family, business, and personal identity in agriculture
✅ Confidence that you’re not alone in the challenges of life on the land
About the show:
Hosted by Katja Williams, a farmer, mum of four, and co-owner of a 11,000-acre mixed enterprise in regional NSW, this podcast dives into the heart of Australian agriculture through the lens of real life. Katja shares her lived experience and interviews guests from across the country who are navigating succession, marriage, motherhood, and managing multigenerational farming businesses.
Episodes cover:
🌾 Succession planning & finding your voice in farm decisions
💬 Setting boundaries & managing family dynamics
❤️ Mental health, identity & emotional labour on the land
👩🌾 Women’s evolving roles in agriculture
🌻 Thriving — not just surviving — in 24/7 farm life
Whether you’re on the tractor, in the office, or doing the school run, The Ultimate Farm Wife is your go-to companion for connection, encouragement, and insight into life on the land.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite app. Join the community redefining what it means to be part of a modern farming family.
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#111 | From the US to Rural, Australian Farm Life: Kristen's Journey to Life on the Farm
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May 27, 2026 |
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#110 | Exploring The Spirit of Resilience on the Farm with Jess Spring
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May 20, 2026 |
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#109 | From Rodeo Royalty to Hay Farming: The Story of Dakota Baretta
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May 06, 2026 |
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Ep. 108 | A Journey of Love, Farming, and Publishing with Robyn Verrall
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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#107 | Passion, Perseverance, and Breeding Brahckles with Renee Wyn
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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#106
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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#105
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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#104 Hannah
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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#103 Emily blackburn
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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#102
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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#101 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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#100 The Mic Turns on Katja Williams: The Untold Story Behind The Ultimate Farm Wife
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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#99 You Are Not an Imposter in Your Own Dreams - Fiona McArthur: From Midwife to Bestselling Author
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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#98 Farm Wives, Identity & Finding Your Role: Rural Psychologist Melinda Guest on Values, Loneliness & Life On-Farm
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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#97 I did this i was contributing… Until This: The Truth About Farm Women’s Workloads with Elaine
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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96# Check your mateS, open the gates with the incredible Katie O’Brien
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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#95 Solo epsiode and update!
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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94# Meet Anna: The Farmer’s Daughter Who Returned to the Flock
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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93# From Farmer’s Daughter to Business Partner: Brooke’s Journey Back to the non traditional Family Farm
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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92# What It’s Really Like to Marry a Farmer: Caite Opens Up About Change, Challenges & Choosing Herself
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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91# Life After Losing a Farmer: Resilience, Recovery and What Happens When the Worst Happens
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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90# Resilience, Regenerative Farming & Family | Blackall’s Organic Beef with Alina Hart
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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89# Farm Succession, Family Pressure & Mental Health: What No One Tells You | Sam Fryer
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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88# Farm Wife Survival Guide: Balancing Babies, Farming & Business with Tori Kopke
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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#87 From Wool Producer to Fashion Founder | Bridgitte Brooks on Empowering Rural Women with Homestead Road
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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86# We’re Just Getting Started: Hit Pause… Then Get Ready for Big Things from The Ultimate Farm Wife
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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85# 12 Months On: Georgie from Carlotta + Gee Returns to the Farm
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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84# Shut Out of Succession? No Seat at the Table? How Nicole Found Her Voice & Backed Her Farmer; The Daughter Outlaw, Five Kids & a Chicken Empire
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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83# Succession, Identity & Finding Your Place on the Farm | Gillian Fennell Returns!
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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82# Surviving Narcissism in Family Farms: How to Set Boundaries & Heal
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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81# Welcome to 2025 - Update & Farmwives conference
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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#80 Ag & Artistry: Sheep, Crops & Makeup - Alastair Mosie's Unique Journey
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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#79 From Town Life to Farm Life: Rikki-Lee’s Journey & Golden Acres Clothing
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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78# From City Life 2 the Outback: How Angie Built a Luxury Farm Stay in the Heart of Australia’s Outback
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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#77 Integrating into Family Farming: Beekeeping secrets with Claire Bennett
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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#76 From Farm Life to Home Design: How Primrose the Farm Wife Does It All!
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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#75 Jacinda’s Carinya Station: You Won't Believe How This Family Turned Their Farm into a Tourist Gem!
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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#73 Rove Numby: From Farm Life to Thriving Agritourism | Lou Crawford's Story
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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#72 Maximizing Farm Success: Diversifying with Avocados, Airbnb, Meditation & more with Katrina Myers
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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#71 Value adding to the dairy with Nic from The Berry Dairy
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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#70 Boost Your Farm's Income with These Value-Adding Tips from Outback Lamb's Fiona Aveyard
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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#69 Jack Owen - You Are Not Your Farm
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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#68 Canadian Farmer's Parenting Secrets with Arlene Hunter
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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#67 practical financial skills essential for first-time farmers and farmwives with Carmen
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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#66 From Military Wife to Regenerative Farming: Jennie McClelland's Journey - The Challenges and Rewards
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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#65 Finding Silver Linings: Dealing with Narcissism in Family Farming with Natasha Yarrington
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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#64 Succession Planning on the Farm: Insights from the Curly Farm Wife - Nicole (Nic) Anderson
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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#63 The Realities of Dairy Farming: Chloe Brow on Family, Loss, and Generational Transition Planning
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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#62 Farm Wife and Mental Health Clinician Jen Laurie: Balancing Family, Farm, and Career
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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#61 From ABC to Farming: Kirsten Diprose on Agriculture, Media & Podcasting
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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#60 Breaking Traditions: Passing the Farm Through the Female Line with Nell Austin
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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#59 From Scrubs to Orchard Dreams: Grace Larson's Journey with 400 Rare Heritage Apple Varieties
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May 16, 2024 |
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#58 Balancing Life & Livestock: Paediatric Healthcare to First-Generation Farmer with Sarah Duncanson
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May 09, 2024 |
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#53 Moving to the farm: Resilience, Motherhood and Mental Health on Farm with Kaitie Nash
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May 02, 2024 |
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#56 Unveiling the Untold Truths: Life as a Farm Manager's Wife | From Isolation to Empowerment
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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#55 Footlosse Farmcare: Your Short-Term Farming Solution
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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#57 Ultimate Farm Life Hacks with Chookie! 🚜 Wet Season Prep, School of the Air, & Mum of 4 Secrets
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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#54 Adapting Farm Skills: Mastering Hilly Terrain with Her Husband | Farming Skills Evolution!
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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#52 Unveiling Rural Realities: Gillian Fennell on Farming, Succession, and Self-Care
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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#51 City to Farm: A Farm Wife's Journey Reflecting on Life-Changing Lessons with Geogie Cavanagh
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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#50 Secrets of station wife & mum. Alex Latter Reveals the Power & importance of the Supportive Role
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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#49 Hard Work, Humor, and Heart: Secrets to moving on Farm with Debbie Kliem
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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#48 From Germany to Kununurra: Frauke Bolten's Unforgettable journey of Love, Loss, and Resilience
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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#47 Katerine Outback Experience, Annabel Curtain | Life on the Farm and Touring with Husband Tom Curtain
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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#46 From Pharmacy to Farm: Natalie Kovarik’s Story of Family, Influencing, and Stud Cattle Breeding
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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#45 Dancing Back 2 Family Roots: Cilla Pershouse's Musical Journey on Blue Gum TV & 4th Gen Cattle Farm!
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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#44 Resilience and Adaptation - Taryn Seccombe: Farm Life and Family in the Outback
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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#43 From Nurse to Farmer: Limited Water, Solar Power. Mum of 3, Lauren's Unbelievable Farming Story!
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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#41 Discover Homesteading with Sarah Cass | Goat Farming and Soap-Making | What Set up is Need?
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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#42 Unlocking Success: How Kids on the Farm Transform Your Homesteading & Farming Practices With Carolyn
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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#40 Homesteading 101: Carolyn's Tips to go from Zero to Homestead HERO | SET UP, GROW, PRESERVE, REPEAT
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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#39 Behind the Scenes of Farm Life: Machinery, Emergencies, and Family Dynamics with Sarah Steele
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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#38 Orchard Update VLOG 2023
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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#37 Rural Living Revealed! From Commuting Farmer Husbands to relocating to a new community during COVID With Lizzie
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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#36 From Kitchen to Shelves: Epic Homesteading Journey with Lizzie!
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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#35 Didimeri Unleashed: Women in Ag Take Charge! Didimeri's Secret to Conquering Stations & Farms
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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#34 Christmas message and VLOG
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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#33 Bonus Episode: Farm Safety: Protecting Our Agricultural Community | The Rural Mum Q&A with Alex
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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#32 Bonus Episode: Farm Office Mastery: Tips for Success in Agriculture Administration with Alison Hamilton
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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#31 Season 3 wrap up
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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#30 From London England to Western Australia's wheatbelt: Nat's adaoptive life in the Wild West
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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#29 The Farmer Wants a New Life: Paige Marsh's Business and Education to Farming
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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#28 When Love Leads: From a Crocodile Farm in Katherine to Timber Creek Stock Camps with Raine Holcombe
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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#27 Angie Nisbet: Love & Agriculture: Conquering Challenges in Cattle & Goat Farming with a FIFO Husband
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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#26 Marrying a Vet and Returning to the Family's Avocado Farm: Katrina's Journey Part2
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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#25 Marrying a Vet and Returning to the Family's Avocado Farm: Katrina's Journey Part1
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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#24 Love Takes Flight: Dan's Journey to Marry an Emu Farmer near the Warrumbungle National Park
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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#23 Life on Kangaroo Island: A Farmer's Wife's Journey to Catching the Boat for Groce
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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#22 From Flocks to Fields: Julia's Journey to Love and Isolation as a Cropping Farmer's Wife
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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#21 From Sydney to Sheep Grazing in Walcha: AJ's Journey of Raising 3 Sons on the Land
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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#20 Balancing Roles: From 1st Generation Livestock Farmer to Motherhood and High-Geared Startup Farming
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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#19 Dairy Farmer and Wife: Navigating Drought and Destocking as 1st Generation Farmers with Jess
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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#18 From Town to Farm: Grazier & Motherhood on Farm and Cooking for a Growing Family with Kerry McKinnon
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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#17 Harvesting Love and Adventures: Raising three boys on our mixed grazing and cropping family farm with Amy Cruickshank
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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#16 Not just the GMs wife - Sally Warriner - Station life in the top end of Australia
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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#15 What does sheep, cropping, the ABC and a farmer have in common? Jen McCutcheon of course
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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#14 Coonamble Farmers Wife & Mother Fighting Rural & Remote Fires with comedic relief Steph Borowski
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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#13 North QLD Cattle station mum of 5 - Kate Terry
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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#12 USA vs AUS | 5th Generation Farmers wife interview with Jenny Weg on Cropping, Raising Kids on Farm
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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#11 Cropping & cattle farming | Farmer & Wife, Boy Mum of 3 and Drought Busters with Shannon Crocker
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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1# Farmers wife Mother of 2 Young Farmer Lease Block
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May 21, 2023 |
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#2 So you've Married a farmer, now what? With Ben & Bree Meek
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May 21, 2023 |
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#3 How did I do it?! Dairy farming to sheep grazier’s wife | Farm Safety & importance of communication
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May 21, 2023 |
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#4 Adapting to Mother Nature’s plan | Cropping without power | Farming with the in laws & teenage son
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May 21, 2023 |
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#5 Wife of a Livestock Manager | Food storage | Accessibility for vehicles, internet & phone service
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May 21, 2023 |
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#6 First generation farmers | succession planning & cropping with kids
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May 21, 2023 |
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#7 Cropping farmers wife | Meals for your farmer | Raising kids on the Farm | CWA| Suitable Farm Car
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May 21, 2023 |
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#8 How to get a farmer on holidays | Cropping farmers wife | Farm & kids routine| Women in agricultural
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May 21, 2023 |
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#9 Farming stud cattle with a toddler | Challenges of isolation, Covid-19, Lismore floods & relocation
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May 21, 2023 |
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#10 Keep your identify on farm | Stud merino farmer's wife | succession & educational opportunities.
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May 21, 2023 |