In this episode, CJ talks about how she became interested in farming and her background in working with animals. 

From city kid to farm kid, doing correspondence schooling and milking cows. CJ had to adapt quickly to the family move. And what kid would not want to care for and manage a paddock full of animals?  

CJ talks about growing up and away from farming as she travelled and worked overseas, before returning to Australia to start her family. 

That's when she knew she had to return to her life on the land. This is not a lifestyle change for the faint-hearted, it is a full family commitment, and she is lucky her children agree. She was also lucky to meet her partner, known as the Handy Helper, who while he had no knowledge of farming, brought enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. He's also pretty handy. 

A sea-change/ tree-change from urban living to rural living is definitely not for everyone but you also don't have to have grown up in a farming family to be a farmer. Learning to homestead or urban farm is the setting stone to this lifestyle, and anyone prepared to "have a go" can get involved. 

If you are interested in getting your own urban homestead started, don't forget to get your free Must Know Guide to Backyard Chickens 

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