Egg farming within Peri-urban Communities and Advocating for Safer Farms with Danyel Cucinotta

G’day! This week we recorded with Danyel Cucinotta on her family farm in Werribee South, the traditional lands of the Bunurong and Wadawurrung People. It was great to meet Danyel in person, she’s got a real enthusiasm that’s almost infectious and I think that comes across strongly in our conversation - but she wasn't always this enthusiastic about eggs.Danyel loves her family, her community and her chooks, and as well as being the youngest ever Vice President of the VFF, she is Chair of the VFF Child Safety on Farms Steering Committee.In this chat we cover:Her early interests in Hospitality and eventsHow a chance advocacy opportunity alongside her Dad led her back to the farmLife on the farm as a kid alongside her sisterHer experience being the youngest VFF Vice President How she has found a voice for child safety advocacyThe ways intensive agriculture benefit the communityIn this chat we do cover some themes such as farm safety, and specifically accidents relating to children on farms and they may be triggering to some. This episode of Humans of Agriculture is proudly brought to you by Rabobank, Australia's Most Recommended Agribusiness Bank for three consecutive years running.*Exciting news - Applications for the Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program are now open, Rabobank is awarding 10 grants of $10,000 to help improve rural community hubs and halls across regional Australia.These important community spaces play a vital role in bringing people together, strengthening connections, and supporting the wellbeing of regional communities.If your local hall or community hub could benefit from funding, now is the time to apply. Applications close on 30 August 2026.To learn more and apply, visit rabobank.com.au.*RFI Global Australian Banking & Finance Awards