Call To The Land

Dan gives us a fascinating insight into the impact time on farm can have for children from challenging backgrounds. From working at Jamie's Farm, a care farm bringing agriculture to life to visiting children and young adults to taking on a farm tenancy in Monmouthshire. Dan talks us through his experiences along the way.

James takes us through his journey from new entrant to building a huge sheep business, farming sheep in most of the southern counties and more. The stress and strain of building from scratch and also the satisfaction. The reality of farming on other peoples land, the insecurity and the opportunities available.

Nikki talks to us about her journey from working in education to running a cattle business with her Husband James in the Scottish Highlands. We also cover her travels with her Nuffield and how she's seen the importance of business skills for farm resilience throug her training work with Pfl.

Rich Thomas joins us to talk about moving towards a more regenerative farming approach. Managing change with a family farm and the key learning points along the way.

Rich Summers - Starting out in commercial factory butchery work, Rich has since built a consulting business helping farms re-build their supply chain back to the consumer.

Rich talks to us about how community and tradition are at the heart of food and meat culture and how he loves working with farmers to re-connect to the consumer.

Annie Landless joins us to talk about her journey growing up on a family farm to farm manager at Ampney Brook Farm. Annie has spoken extensively about women in agriculture and talks about her experiences in the sector.

Sophie joins us and shares with us how she and her husband Tom built their business from scratch to now running two fulltime Dairy Farms. Sophie is really open and honest about the challenges the business faced as well as how she has dealt with personal tragedy and built resilience in the face of those challenges. A really open and honest conversation and some absolute nuggets of information for those looking to start out in farming from nothing. Sophie is also a regular on the ‪@MeetTheFarmersPodcast‬ is the regional Chair Person for the Arla producer committee and also works as an ambassador for the Sustainable Food Trust. Sophie shows just what is possible when you put your mind to it and also demonstrates the opportunities that can be open to 1st generation farmers when you demonstrate commitment and talent.

Rob talks us through his journey from 40 acres to over 1,000. The key lessons, learnings and mistakes made along the way. We are often asked about how to get started in farming with cattle. This podcast details what worked for us and what could work for you.

Miles Middleton - a large animal Vet from North Yorkshire joins us to talk about growing up on a dairy farm, his work as a farm vet and the strong community "up Dale". We also get into the impact of the financial system on farming businesses and how the economic landscape can impact what we all try to do in the industry.

William joins us to talk about his passion for Working Horses and the Books he's written on them. His life and work making classical violins and how being connected to the land and his craft create fulfilment.