S5 Ep 3 - Stories from a Cattle Station

Being the support manager of a million-hectare cattle station in the Northern Territory keeps her busy enough but my guest today has been handpicked for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program run by the National Farmer's Federation. The program helps support female leaders who are driven to create a more inclusive and sustainable future for the industry. To learn more, Anna Cochrane of Consolidated Pastoral Company joins me now. Anna's favourite place on the station is less about a specific location and more about the feeling of privilege that comes with living there and appreciating the environment around her.  She manages Newcastle Waters Station, working in station support alongside the team and being someone people feel comfortable coming to talk to.  Before moving to the Northern Territory, she began studying law but quickly felt drawn to agriculture and was fortunate to build a working partnership with her husband.  While the roles were daunting at times, she learned the importance of being adaptable and kind to herself and others.  Anna is passionate about regional and rural development and is motivated by continuous improvement, loving the challenge and the opportunities this lifestyle has provided.  Being selected for the Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program allows her to learn, add value, network, and advocate for herself and others.  She is already working to create positive change by encouraging women to put their hands up for leadership roles and addressing the factors that inhibit them from doing so.  Championing diversity matters to her because placing yourself in new situations with new people leads to growth and deeper understanding.  What she loves most about working on the land is that despite being 400 kilometres from the nearest store, she has never felt isolated.  A common misconception about what she does is that distance equates to isolation.  Her dream for the future is to continue along a path of continuous improvement. We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.      Links:  Angie Asimus   Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram  Partnered with Australian Farmers   Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram     Produced by Pretty Podcasts