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A place to call home podcast is a guide to agricultural land ownership.During the podcast we share first hand stories from our guest to help guide you onto life on the land. We will also talk to industry experts who may be able to help you along your own journey. Copyright: A Place to Call Home Group 2023

45 minutes 11 seconds

#53: How to create "A Place To Call Home" while working full time with Nick Holland
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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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28 March 2025, 7:00 pm
41 minutes 26 seconds

#52: Building a Sustainable business with Simone and Harry from Bush Agribusiness
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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
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21 March 2025, 7:00 pm
53 minutes 32 seconds

#51: Journey to growing Apples in Orange with Iain McLennan
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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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14 March 2025, 7:00 pm
1 hour 8 minutes

#50 Creating a life on farm and overcoming adversity with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce.
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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
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7 March 2025, 7:00 pm
1 hour 4 minutes

#49: Going from no cows to feeding the world with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow
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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
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28 February 2025, 7:00 pm
52 minutes 14 seconds

#48: What is carbon? with Khory Hancock

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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

You can find out more about Khory Hancock below
www.khoryhancock.com
@khory_hancock
https://www.facebook.com/Khory.Hancock.Environmental.Scientist/

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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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22 November 2024, 7:00 pm
41 minutes 57 seconds

#47: Creating something of your own, while in a family business with Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise

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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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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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15 November 2024, 7:00 pm
40 minutes 28 seconds

#46: Getting into the Pasture Raised Egg business with Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs

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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

You can find out more about Jemma and Blue-Sky Heritage eggs below
https://www.instagram.com/blue_sky_heritage_eggs/
https://www.facebook.com/blueskyeggs

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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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AgForce Queensland
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8 November 2024, 7:00 pm
40 minutes 34 seconds

#45: Having a "Farm Life Plan" with Claudia Bryant from Farm Life Plan

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Welcome to Episode 45 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Claudia Bryant from the Farm Life plan, throughout the chat we cover a range of topics including.

- Growing up in a failed succession plan
- Working with in agribusiness
- Side Hustles Vs Business
- Creating a business
- What Claudia has learnt from teaching primary producers and people creating a place to call home.

You can find out more about Claudia and Farm life plan below
Claudia Bryant | Farm Life Plan (@farmlifeplan) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094216395466
Farm Life Launchpad (farmlifeplan.com)
Claudia Bryant - YouTube

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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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1 November 2024, 7:00 pm
52 minutes 26 seconds

#44: Livestock are what they eat with Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition

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Welcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition.

As well as,
- Growing up on a property
- Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist
- Why animal nutrition is so important
- What you should look our for in your business
- How can you improve you livestock business
- Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home"

You can find out about Bronte on the links below
Bronte Austin (nee Lloyd) (@flock_n_herd_nutrition) • Instagram photos and videos
Bronte Austin (nee Lloyd) | LinkedIn
https://www.facebook.com/flocknherdnutrition

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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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AgForce Queensland
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25 October 2024, 7:00 pm
26 minutes 56 seconds

#43: Working hard to create "A Place To Call Home" with Luke Neill

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Welcome to Episode 43 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Luke Neill, who shares his story to finding A Place to Call Home.

Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as.
- Building a career in Mining and Gas
- Purchasing Real estate
- What he would have done differently looking back
- Purchasing a property
- Finding the right business model
- Some of his mistakes along the way and what he has learnt.

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https://www.aplacetocallhome.com.au

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18 October 2024, 7:00 pm
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