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Episode 151 - Bringing Young, Passionate Talent onto Your Farm, with Chloe Smart-AgCareerStarts
We all have a role to play in inspiring our next generation of farmers – now there is a compelling program and pathway to make this happen.In this episode, Hutch speaks with Chloe Smart, Training and Career...
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Episode 150: The Great Work of Birchip Cropping Group, with Harm van Rees
‘Farm Systems’ or ‘Grower Groups’ play a pivotal part in our farming landscape. Of these, Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) is the pinnacle. Providing large-scale, in-season crop & pasture production trials, the...
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Episode 149 - More Profit, More Control, More Freedom, with David & Rhianne Low
It’s incredible seeing the results members of our Platinum Mastermind are achieving, their commitment to the program and the progression of their personal development. FOA Alumni Members David (Diesel) & Rhianne...
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Episode 148 - Wholesome Food for All, with Zoe Lamont from Farm Door Riverina
In this episode, I am delighted to introduce to you Zoe Lamont, owner of Farm Door Riverina, a growing regional food business providing ready-made, wholesome meals to busy families, retirees and the elderly across...
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Episode 147 - When is the right time to establish an Advisory Board?
In complement to our last two episodes that focus on on-farm culture and team, in this episode, I explore a question we receive often: When is the right time and how do we best establish an Advisory Board?
There...
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Episode 146 - Building a Thriving Farm Culture with Si Harris
CULTURE - we all have one, whether we like it or not. Within our business, our family, even our community. Leaving our culture unchecked can be a disaster. Accepting a sub optimal culture can be destroying... for you...
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Episode 145 - Resourcing Up for Growth
It is clear to me that so many of us are under-resourced.
As such, we dedicate 20-40 hours per week to low-value farm activity, often at the expense of CEO-level tasks. For me, this continued focus on low-value...
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Episode 144 - The Impact of a Nuffield Scholarship, with Jim Geltch
Nuffield International’s vision is to inspire people to make a difference in the world of agriculture.
It is fair to say this renowned organisation is truly achieving its global vision - as a result of the great...
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Episode 143 - Sam & Jenny Bailey – A Story of True Aussie Grit
Imagine losing your arms, legs, body and your entire outlook on life… at age 19.
Imagine being in the prime of your life, only to have it all taken away.
Imagine having to start over, come to terms with that...
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Episode 142 - The Gap and The Gain, and Creating a Culture of Winning
In this episode, it was great to connect with the impressive Sam Johnsson, CEO of Farm Owners Academy. During our discussion we:
reflected on his 3 years with us,
acknowledged the incredible Farm Owners Academy team...
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Episode 141 - You are not your Bank Balance
For many of us, our self-confidence and sense of self often go up and down with the seasons. We feel good about ourselves when times are good, and we are intently hard on ourselves - even thinking we are failing -...
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Episode 140 - Leadership lessons with Jim Gall, CEO RB Sellars
I have said before that there is so much we can learn from business leaders and entrepreneurs outside of our industry.
In this episode, I interview Jim Gall, now CEO of RB Sellars.
There is no doubt that RB...
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