“Climate” is Not a Dirty Word - Natalie Collard, CEO of Farmers for Climate Action

There's sometimes a feeling in agriculture, that “climate” and “climate action” is a dirty word. Despite ‘the weather’ being every farmer’s favourite topic, the word “climate” can be seen as divisive. And you'd certainly better not talk about “climate action!”However, this episode’s guest is not afraid of “climate action”… and also wants the best for farmers. The two aren't mutually exclusive. Natalie Collard is the CEO of Farmers for Climate Action. She's been in the job for a couple of years now, but the group itself started 10 years ago as a growing voice for farmers who wanted to be able to talk about the realities of climate change, while also advocating for farmers. FCA has steadily grown and is now holding its first National Summit in Canberra, called Farming Forever, on September 1- 3.In this episode, Natalie talks about why FCA began and how farmers can be better recognized and incentivized for the simple practice changes (that many of us have already made). We also talk about the political mix we're facing in the Federal Parliament, after a resounding Labor win.We also touch on ‘the climate guilts’ - that feeling some of us have that we could be doing more to be cleaner and greener. But why is it okay to just take it one step at a time!GIVEAWAY! Listen to the episode to get the promo code, then head to the Ducks on the Pond website. (THIS GIVEAWAY RUNS FROM 19/6/2025 - 14/7/2025)Send us Fan MailThis is a Rural Podcasting Co. production. Interested in making your own podcast? Let us help you tell your own story!