The online place supporting people at the heart of Australian Agriculture share relevant resources to help each other thrive and grow.
“You’re the average of the five people you spend most time with” (Jim Rohn)
As a city chick, who had travelled the world before heading west for work, this quote struck a chord when I found myself married, with small children and living on a 66,000-acre cattle property in Western Queensland.
I have seen first hand the struggles farming families face and wanted to provide online resources that utilised technology to ensure that although isolated, no-one feels alone.
The purpose of the website and associated online platforms is to facilitate positive long-term change within Australian agriculture by providing practical tools and resources, meaningful conversation starters and a positive narrative for agriculture.
I was the city chick who, after uni and travelling overseas, headed out west for work, fell in love with a farmer (Owen, a grazier), married him in 2000 and have lived on the land ever since.
By sharing these practical solution-focussed resources that are highly valuable management tools in our business we hope to reduce overwhelm and provide opportunities for capacity building and growth.
The challenges in recent years remind everyone of the importance of connection.
Although geographically isolated no-one should feel alone. The Farmer’s Voice is an online
magazine sharing meaningful conversation starters on topics that matter to
Australian farmers.
In recent years there has been an increase in reality television shows. Currently 'Married at First Sight" is the ratings winner. One of the first shows I remember was 'The Farmer Wants a Wife'. This city girl had been with her farmer (grazier) for about 10 years...
Rural Resources info sheets are produced to provide Primary Producers with a quick go to resource. Australian Farmers have always managed risks. Resilience is a great character trait. But when good people going about their business are targeted then the line has...
Rural Resources info sheets are produced to provide Primary Producers with a quick go to resource. Australian Farmers have always managed risks. Resilience is a great character trait. But when good people going about their business are targeted then the line has...