West Australian apple grower Ann Lyster is also the chairperson of Fruit West Co-operative. She didn’t start life as a farmer but she finds it extraordinarily satisfying, rich and diverse. Not only is there the joy of feeding people, there are also the challenges and learning opportunities of digging into everything from soil to marketing to intellectual property.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lister Orchards

02:59 The Seasonal Cycle of Apple Farming

05:53 Transitioning to Farming Life

08:52 The Bravo Apple: A New Variety

11:33 The Role of Cooperatives in Farming

14:59 Marketing and Exporting Apples

17:33 The Science and Art of Apple Farming

20:48 The Joy of Apples and Their Versatility

23:30 The Beauty of Apple Trees

25:39 Conclusion and Reflections on Farming

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