Saying No to the Family Farm - Dimity Smith, Dr Lucie Newsome & more!

Women are still only inheriting about 10% of family farms in Australia. The reasons behind this are historical and complex. But what's at play when a woman (or "farmer's daughter") decides she doesn't want to go back to take over the family farm? Is because she has better career options off-farm or does it point to gender bias in society?In this episode, Kirsten and Jackie discuss the underlying reasons behind saying "no" to the family farm, how this affects succession and how to have difficult conversations with your parents about either wanting to do more on the family farm... or less.You'll hear from:Dimity Smith - who grew up on a dairy near Scone, NSW and runs the Gro Events Group, based in Tamworth.Jane McNaughton - originally from a farm near Sale, VIC. Jane is an ABC rural reporter based in Ballarat.Dr Lucie Newsome - who grew up on a farm bear Glen Innes, NSW and now researches agriculture and gender at the University of New England.For more information, visit our website. And if you like what you hear, tell a friend and leave a 5-star review!Send us Fan MailThis is a Rural Podcasting Co. production. Interested in making your own podcast? Let us help you tell your own story!