All farmers wear many hats, but others wear more than they need to. From farming, to podcasting, being a mum and heralding rural women through a groundbreaking conference, my guest today is spreading an important message with her own unique story. Founder of Harvest Her Power, Katja Williams joins me now.

• Katja's favourite place on her farm is when the family enjoys picnics on the hill where you can see almost the whole of Orange.
• She became an ag-influencer by finding her own space and, starting her Instagram page over five years ago.
• Empowering rural women is important to Katja, which is why she launched the inaugural "Harvest Her Power" conference and what's in store for next year's event.
• The main audience for the conference is rural wives, and Katja shares some of the speakers who will be presenting.
• She is also a podcaster with The Ultimate Farm Wife, having spoken with countless women across the country and gathered many valuable insights.
• Katja has completed over 90 episodes of her podcast and shares tips and wisdom for women in rural communities.
• She helps families navigate the challenges of running a business together and shares advice based on her own experiences.
• The hardest part of navigating family relationships for Katja is balancing business and personal dynamics.
• She studied criminology and later decided to return to the country to work in agriculture and rural advocacy.
• What Katja loves most about life on the land is being together with family and creating core memories.
• The most unexpected thing to happen throughout the years.
• A common misconception about her work and rural life is that she is a "lady of leisure."
• Katja's ultimate dream for the future.

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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One Family. One Flock. That's the extraordinary history that belongs to the Dennis family. Since 1840, each generation has added their own touch to this unique sheep farm and historic homestead, Tardwarncoort in south-western Victoria. It's also home to Australia's first breed of sheep – the Polwarth. And everyone is invited to share in the property's rich history with accommodation and a wool shop open to the public. To learn more, Tom Dennis of the place affectionately known as Tarndie, joins me now.

• Tom's favourite place on the farm is the courtyard.
• His family history on the property goes back to 1840, and they are now the 6th generation on the farm.
• Tom gets us up to speed on what has been happening in the family's farm operation.
• Adapting and "farming people," as Tom says.
• The history of the farm and how it has evolved over the generations, beginning with three brothers.
• The Polwarth breed of sheep, and how this same flock is still flourishing today.
• Their wool is naturally coloured, and the 1970s played a role in influencing this special adaptation.
• The Tarndwarncoort Wool Shop is open four days a week, and they also host guests on the farm.
• The changes in weather and climate over the generations and the pivots the family has made.
• Tom didn't expect to live his life on the land, but he shares how his passion for tourism grew over time and eventually brought him back home.
• The historic homestead, including the preservation and conservation efforts.
• Reflecting on the last 185 years, and how the family is preserving its history and name.
• Tom loves the opportunity to meet people and to be creative.
• He has been surprised by how his love for sheep has grown over the years.
• Succession planning—the process and the reasons behind their approach.
• Agritourism and the common misconceptions surrounding it.
• The most unexpected aspect? Tom has learned to knit!
• The ultimate future for Tarndwarncoort.

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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