#67 Challenges, and Change: Navigating Life and Livestock on the Farm

In episode 67 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja catch up on station life and current issues: Gillian’s new chicks have moved to the chicken house as she tries to identify roosters versus hens and avoid integrating bad egg-eating habits; Katja updates on kids’ end-of-term fatigue, activities, and interest in adding music (possibly drums), plus her own marching band and flute background. They discuss a reel about bacon being classified among carcinogens but emphasize dose and seeking professional health advice. The conversation turns serious to workplace harassment in rural/ag settings, the need for leaders to acknowledge it, bystanders to act, and Gillian’s involvement in an NFF-related social media incident being handled internally. They give motorists advice for safely passing cattle on roads during dry conditions. They also cover solar/renewable project decommissioning risks when companies go bankrupt, urging bonds and strong contracts, and finish with ABS income statistics showing regional households earn less while often paying more, plus upcoming events, a new burnout-boundaries course, and newsletter/socials.Thank you for being part of this incredible community.💕 Support Our PartnersTHANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS!Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout!Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/Email us - [email protected] TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W00:31 Chicks And New Hens02:06 Chicken Coop Tips03:20 Kids Activities And Music05:34 Bacon Cancer Scare08:17 Harassment In Ag14:11 Speak Up And Act15:37 Cattle On Roads Safety18:06 Solar Farms Cleanup Risk19:44 Cleanup Liability Loopholes21:15 Short Term Politics21:43 Contract Bonds and Clauses23:49 Mining Rehab Double Standards25:11 Regional Income Reality26:22 Dubbo Drought Ripple Effects28:08 Mining Towns and Fly In Fly Out30:11 Services Cut After Disasters32:27 Ending on Good News33:34 Conferences Courses and Newsletter36:12 Stay Connected and Wrap Up