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Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home!

 This week, we chat with Stuart McWilliam from Black Bird and Beast—a self-taught regenerative farmer and Natural Sequence Farming contractor whose story is all about backing yourself and building from the ground up.

With no ag background, Stuart went from running a firewood business and arborist crew to buying his first cattle without any yards. After discovering regenerative agriculture and completing a course in Natural Sequence Farming, he’s now doing earthworks full-time across NSW and beyond.

In this episode, we discuss:
🌱 Stuart’s journey into farming from outside the industry
🧠 Discovering regenerative ag and the influence of Charlie Arnott & Gabe Brown
💧 What Natural Sequence Farming is and how it can be applied on your property
🏡 Buying his first block and how he built his business
🛠️ Juggling cattle, share farming, contracting, and land regeneration
🔄 Sobriety, personal growth, and proving you don’t need school or uni to succeed

If you’re looking to learn more about Natural Sequence Farming or Stuart’s journey, check out the links below:
🔗 Tarwyn Park Training – Natural Sequence Farming
🔗 Charlie Arnott - The Regenerative Journey 

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📸 Instagram: @blackbirdandbeast

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Welcome to Episode 58 of A Place to Call Home!

This week, we chat with David and Sarah Birchmore, who share their journey in agriculture, the role agistment has played in growing their business, and how they’ve built an off-farm income stream to create more opportunities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How agistment has helped expand their operation
• Challenges and benefits of leasing country
• Building an off-farm business alongside primary production
• Tips and tricks for making agistment work for your operation
• Lessons learned and future plans

To learn more about David and Sarah and Agistment.net, visit:

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Welcome to Episode 53 of A Place to Call Home.

This week, we chat with Nick Holland, who shares his journey to land ownership while working full-time and the lessons he's learned along the way.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Building a real estate portfolio
• Navigating family succession in agriculture
• Agisting and leasing country while building a herd
• How building equity can support family transitions
• The business model that works for Nick
• The transition to becoming a full-time producer

If you’re looking for more information on what Nick mentioned, check out the links below:

• Resource Consulting Services – Professional education, advice, and support for regenerative agriculture since 1985

To learn more about Nick and his journey, visit:

• Instagram: @dutchy_holland86

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Welcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home.

This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness, where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Business Edge course and its impact
• Key findings from the Australian Beef Report
• What top producers are doing to stay ahead
• How consultancy can support your business growth and strategy

To learn more about Bush Agribusiness, check out the links below:

• Bush Agribusiness Website
• Facebook: Bush Agribusiness
• Instagram: @bush_agri

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Welcome to Episode 51 of A Place to Call Home.

This week, we chat with Iain MacLennan, who shares his exciting journey into the apple industry and what it’s like stepping into a completely new field.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Transitioning into a new industry
• Growing apples in Orange and what that looks like day-to-day
• Working in a family business
• Diversifying assets for long-term security
• The early days of succession planning
• His Nuffield journey and the lessons learned along the way

If you'd like to learn more about what Iain mentioned, check out the links below.

Iain MacLennan | Nuffield Australia

To find out more about Iain and his apple farming journey, visit:

• Instagram: @apple_farmer_in_orange

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Welcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast.

In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce, where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Their journey into real estate investing
• Building their business to become full-time producers
• The impact of postnatal depression on their family
• Overcoming the tragedy of a Salmonella outbreak
• Rebuilding a business from the ground up
• How to avoid the trap of being busy without being productive
• The difference between low-income vs high-income jobs
• The role of Farm Owners Academy in supporting their journey

For more resources and insights from Matt and Hayley, check out the links below.

Farm Owners Academy

Watson Family Produce - Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs: Safe Food

To learn more about Watson Family Produce, visit the following:

• Website: HOME | WFP
• Facebook: Watson Family Produce
• Instagram: @watson_our_farm_

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Welcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home.

This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow, who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Bianca's path to land ownership
• Overcoming significant challenges and disasters
• The journey from paddock to plate
• Building a strong team as your business grows
• The importance of continual learning along the way
• Connecting with consumers and the community
• Navigating the growing pains of business expansion

For more information on the topics mentioned by Bianca, be sure to check out the links below.

Farm Owners Academy

To learn more about Bianca and Our Cow, visit the following:

• Our Farmers: Dave & Bianca, Beef Cattle Farmers & Our Cow Founders
• Instagram: @ourcowau
• Facebook: Our Cow

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Welcome to Episode 48 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Khory Hancock, who will take us on a deep dive into the world of carbon.

Throughout this episode we chat about
- Carbon, what is it?
- ACCU, what does it mean.
- What are the different carbon project methods
- Why is there such a focus on carbon right now
- The part that agriculture can play in changing the world.
- What should the next generation of land holders be looking out for.
 
If you are looking for more information about what Khory mentioned, check out the links below.
Resource Consulting Services – Professional education, advice and support for regenerative agriculture since 1985
A DRY HOPE • Short Film on Regenerative Agriculture
Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe | Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture | 9781921248016 | Booktopia
Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massy | Revised Edition | 9780702263224 | Booktopia
Official Website of Tony Robbins: Personal & Business Results Coach | Tony Robbins
Home | Jay Shetty

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www.khoryhancock.com
@khory_hancock
https://www.facebook.com/Khory.Hancock.Environmental.Scientist/

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Welcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise.

We also chat about
- Coming into a family business
- Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them
- The importance of exercise for a healthy mind and body
- Creating something of her own, while working in a family business
- Building Rural Women's Exercise
- What she has learnt along the way.
 
If you are looking for more information about what Melissa mentioned, check out the links below.
MumSafe™ | Trainers - MumSafe™

You can find out more about Melissa and Rural Women's Exercise
https://www.instagram.com/rural_womens_exercise/
https://www.facebook.com/@melissaneilsenrwe

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Welcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs.

We also chat about
- Her journey working in the mines
- Share investing
- Building up their real estate investments
- Buying a piece of land
- Starting a pasture raised egg business, and working with chickens
- What she has learnt starting a business
- Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home"
 
If you are looking for more information about what Jemma mentioned, check out the links below.
Pasture Raised Meat Direct from the Farmer - Piggy in the Middle

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https://www.facebook.com/blueskyeggs

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