EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 31 MIN
Off the land EP4 Powerlines in my backyard audio podcast
from Off the Land with Rob · host Rob from Farming and Outdoors
Off the Land — Ep. 4: Reckless Renewables — An Affected Farmer’s PerspectiveIn this episode I share our firsthand experience with a proposed high-voltage transmission corridor through our farm and the toll the renewables rollout can take on rural landholders. From a single envelope pegged to our cattle grid to compulsory-acquisition threats, misleading compensation, bungled consultation, and the risk of massive decommissioning bills — this is the local context those shiny brochures don’t show. I walk through the meetings, the broken promises, the numbers, and why we finally breathed a sigh of relief when the route was moved — but only so another community could face the same fight.If you value on‑the‑ground perspective on energy projects, watch the video for the receipts (emails, brochures, maps) and decide: greater good or mansplain to the countryside? Leave a comment with your view — agree or disagree — and please like, subscribe, and consider buying me a coffee link/folder]Music / Credits:• Produced by Off the Land• Episode research and footage: Rob• Thanks for watching — stay safe out there. Below are the links to my cameras and microphonesDji Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/3QhZ3pOCanon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4887JVHDJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/42fYpLUThis is my new everyday carry on the farm Permanent match https://amzn.to/4tmXDbZMy contact is [email protected]
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Off the Land — Ep. 4: Reckless Renewables — An Affected Farmer’s PerspectiveIn this episode I share our firsthand experience with a proposed high-voltage transmission corridor through our farm and the toll the renewables rollout can take on rural landholders. From a single envelope pegged to our cattle grid to compulsory-acquisition threats, misleading compensation, bungled consultation, and the risk of massive decommissioning bills — this is the local context those shiny brochures don’t show. I walk through the meetings, the broken promises, the numbers, and why we finally breathed a sigh of relief when the route was moved — but only so another community could face the same fight.If you value on‑the‑ground perspective on energy projects, watch the video for the receipts (emails, brochures, maps) and decide: greater good or mansplain to the countryside? Leave a comment with your view — agree or disagree — and please like, subscribe, and consider buying me a coffee link/folder]Music / Credits:• Produced by Off the Land• Episode research and footage: Rob• Thanks for watching — stay safe out there. Below are the links to my cameras and microphonesDji Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/3QhZ3pOCanon EOS R10 https://amzn.to/4887JVHDJI mini mic 2 https://amzn.to/42fYpLUThis is my new everyday carry on the farm Permanent match https://amzn.to/4tmXDbZMy contact is [email protected]
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