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Salt of the Earth Farm Stories

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Welcome to "Salt of the Earth - Farm Stories". Host Darren Grigg invites you to step into the world of farmers from diverse backgrounds across Australia. Through intimate interviews, he delves into their farming practices, traditions, and the challenges they face in nurturing the land. From generations-old family farms to innovative sustainable practices, each episode offers a glimpse into the resilience, passion, and dedication of Australian farmers and explores the profound connection between people and the land. Be inspired by the stories of those who sow the seeds of the future.

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Ep 15: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Companion planting 30.08.2024 13:58

Send us Fan Mail The Farm Mudgegona has a large scale veggie garden, and our gardening guru Leanne talks about Companion Planting.

Ep 14: Larakoona _ Marcus Richardson 23.08.2024 20:45

Send us Fan Mail We chat to Marcus Richardson. We learn about his Angus breeding program, boosting winter pasture, sustainable agriculture and his stunning farm at Tabletop, NSW.

Ep 13: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Dave McAuley 2 16.08.2024 17:39

Send us Fan Mail Dave McAuley talks about enhancing The Farm Mudgegonga. Dealing with the challenges of water and improving pasture.

Ep 12: The Farm Mudgegonga - Sensory Walk with Leanne 09.08.2024 12:24

Send us Fan Mail Leanne, our favourite Horticulturist, takes us on a Sensory Walk. We chat about various plants and the meaning of a Sensory wall, at The Farm Mudgegonga.

Ep 11: The Farm Mudgegonga_ Dave McAuley 1 02.08.2024 25:00

Send us Fan Mail Dave McAuley is helping Judy develop the Social Farm. He has been instrumental in so many ways. He is a character and a very clever man.

Ep 10: The Farm Mudgegonga with Leanne 25.07.2024 16:28

Send us Fan Mail Let's chat with Leanne. A clever Horticulturist helping Judy set up the Social Farm.

Ep 9: The Farm Mudgegonga Mary Brewer 19.07.2024 14:17

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat to Mary Brewer about the large scale transition of their farm.

Ep 8: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Mary Brewer 2 12.07.2024 14:03

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we continue to chat to 93 year old Mary Brewer about her early life of the farm.

Ep 7: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Mary Brewer 1 05.07.2024 28:33

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with the amazing and resilient, Mary Brewer. Judy's mother, and born city girl, talks about her love of the country life and how The Farm, Mudgeonga has transitioned over the decades.

Ep 6: The Farm Mudgegonga _ History 28.06.2024 20:56

Send us Fan Mail Todays chat is about settling in Mudgegonga, Ned Kelly, a special grape vine, farming history and more...

Ep 5: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Social Farm 21.06.2024 14:20

Send us Fan Mail This episode we talk to Judy about the meaning of a Social Farm

Ep 4: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Farming 14.06.2024 20:02

Send us Fan Mail Today we talk about the broader farm. Soil health, nature and the dry Autumn.

Ep 3: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Establishing the Social Farm 07.06.2024 13:49

Send us Fan Mail We talk to Judy Brewer about the establishment of the Social Farm. The Buildings and infrastructure, and where we are up to.

Ep 2: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Animals 30.05.2024 26:56

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the special bond between Judy Brewer and her farm animals. Listeners will be moved by Judys profound care and devotion toward her farm family. "Never trust a person who doesn't like cows"....

Ep 1: The Farm Mudgegonga _ Judy Brewer 29.05.2024 45:58

Send us Fan Mail Nestled amongst the picturesque mountains of Mudgegonga in NE Victoria, Judy Brewer is converting her fourth generation family farm into a Social Farm. Let's learn more about the life of this amazing person and her quest to make this world a better place.