A childhood on the family farm in Central West NSW is where a fearless agribusiness woman was born. Whether her clients are looking for storytelling strategy, or systems – Brooke Watts is helping rural organisations and communities to realise their dreams. Whether it be on the speaking circuit, running workshops or youth programs, she is passionate about enriching the future of agriculture. To learn more, founder of Business with Brooke, Brooke Watts joins me now.

• Brooke shares some of her favourite places in country Australia, from her family farm to the many regional communities she has visited throughout her career, and explains why wide-open spaces will always hold a special place in her heart.
• Growing up on a farm shaped Brooke in ways she didn't fully appreciate at the time, and she reflects on the journey that ultimately led her back to the land.
• Brooke explains how she launched Business with Brooke and the work she does through workshops, consulting, and capacity-building programs designed to support regional businesses.
• She shares the story behind her brand, including the courage it took to step into a full-time business role and pursue a career helping others bring their ideas to life.
• Having worked with a diverse range of rural communities, Brooke discusses the lessons she has learned and the common thread that makes regional Australia so special — its people.
• Brooke highlights the many opportunities available to the next generation considering a career in agriculture and regional industries, and the importance of helping young people understand the pathways open to them.
• She shares what she loves most about contributing to the agricultural sector and supporting the growth of regional communities.
• Brooke addresses common misconceptions about regional careers, including the belief that agriculture is an industry you must be born into, and explains why there is so much room for innovation and new ideas.
• She reflects on some of the most unexpected moments and successes since launching Business with Brooke.
• Looking ahead, Brooke shares her ultimate dream for the future and the impact she hopes to continue making across regional Australia.

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.

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The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. So we've chosen someone whose passion for agriculture started at a very young age on her family's grazing property in Queensland. She's turned that passion into a career with a focus on exceptional land management. To further her skills in the area, she's currently completing her PhD. To learn more about her varied agricultural career and her passion for horse-riding, Ang Hammond joins me now.

• Ang reflects on growing up on a grazing property and shares some of her favourite places and memories from a life deeply connected to the land.
• Agriculture was always part of Ang's world, and she speaks about the strong sense of community within the industry and the lifelong relationships she has built along the way.
• She shares fond memories of life in Lightning Ridge, including the unique multicultural community that made such a lasting impression and continues to draw her back.
• Determined to forge an independent career in agriculture, Ang spent five years riding racehorses before completing her studies and discovering her true passion within the industry.
• Ang discusses how inheritance was traditionally passed through the male line and reflects on how she challenged those expectations and carved out her own path.
• She explores the important connection between land stewardship and mainstream agriculture, and why both must work hand in hand for the future of farming.
• Working with Landcare Australia, Ang describes the role as feeling like "coming home" and explains why the work is so personally meaningful.
• Ang shares her involvement in industry research projects funded by the Federal Government and the key learnings she has taken from that work.
• She discusses the changes currently being implemented across the agricultural sector and the positive impact they are having on farming landscapes and sustainability.
• On a personal note, Ang reveals plans for an upcoming horse-riding adventure through Argentina with her husband.
• For Ang, the best part of life on the land has always been the people and the communities that make the industry so special.
• One of the most unexpected changes she has witnessed throughout her career has been the growing number of young women entering the agricultural industry.
• Ang addresses common misconceptions about women in agriculture and shares the changes she believes are still needed across the sector.
• Looking ahead, Ang shares her ultimate dream for the future and her hopes for the next generation in agriculture.

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.

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Close to the centre of Bendigo in Victoria, is a little oasis. On the historic 5-acre site, a true social enterprise. A little farm with a big heart, offering jobs to around 70 people with disabilities and all the proceeds go straight back to the upkeep of the farm. And with Bendigo being voted a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, there is suddenly a lot of interest in the fabulous produce being grown locally. To learn more, Daniel Robinson, Manager of Peppergreen Farm joins me now.

• Daniel shares why one of his favourite places on the property is overlooking the natural wetlands and taking in the view across the farm — a site that holds incredible significance.
• Daniel shares the rich history of Peppergreen Farm, with the site holding deep cultural significance from the traditional custodians, the Dja Dja Wurrung, through to its Chinese gold rush heritage, including a historic brick kiln hidden beneath the property.
• More than just a farm, Peppergreen supports the wider community through meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, while combining food production, hospitality, catering services, NDIS meal support, and grounds maintenance services across the Bendigo region.
• He shares why the workforce at Peppergreen Farm is so unique, with around 70 staff members, 70% of whom are people living with disabilities.
• Education is also a core value of the organisation, and Daniel discusses the important role learning and development play across the farm.
• The site itself has a rich history, including an impressive historical Chinese kiln that remains part of the property today.
• Peppergreen Farm does much more than simply grow produce, and Daniel explains the many other facets of the social enterprise.
• As a supplier to many local restaurants, Daniel reflects on Bendigo becoming a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and why it's such an exciting place to be.
• He shares what day-to-day life on the farm looks like and how staff support, teach and learn from one another.
• Daniel explains what he loves most about working in agriculture and being part of a model with such a strong social purpose.
• He reflects on the most unexpected moments and surprises throughout his journey so far.
• Daniel addresses common misconceptions surrounding workers with disabilities and the work being done at Peppergreen Farm.
• Looking to the future, Daniel shares his ultimate vision and dream for what lies ahead.

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.

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Angie Asimus

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