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Salt of the Earth Farm Stories

Grigg Media
Mental Health
Farming
Drought
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Australia
Sustainable Agriculture
Cattle Farming
Sustainable Farming
Curtin Springs Station
Community Engagement
Resilience
Agriculture
Soil Health
Holbrook Landcare Network
Community
Goats
Sustainable Farming Practices
Land Management
Quentin Park Alpacas

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 res... more

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Warren Davies knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom — and rebuild from it.

Known to many as The Unbreakable Farmer, Warren has become one of Australia’s most respected rural mental health speakers, travelling the country sharing ... more

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What if the birds on your farm could tell you how healthy your landscape really is?

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This is Part B with Libby Price, picking up after one of the toughest chapters of her career—reporting on Black Saturday.

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Recent Guests

Warren Davies
The Unbreakable Farmer, mental health advocate and disaster recovery speaker
Independent (rural communities advocate)
Episode: Ep 106: The Unbreakable Farmer Part 1
Dr. David Watson
Professor of Ecology, innovator in biodiversity monitoring
Episode: Ep 105: Bush Bird Classifier _ Dr David Watson
Libby Price
Veteran broadcaster, journalist, and rural reporting veteran
ABC / Ace Radio (various roles)
Episode: Ep 104: Libby Price _ Part B
Danny Phegan
Farmer, singer-songwriter, entertainer
Independent musician/artist
Episode: Ep 101: Danny Phegan _ Part B
Nakala Maddock
Founder/Owner of Nutrisoil
Nutrisoil
Episode: Ep 99: Nutrisoil _ Nakala Maddock
Andrew Kettlewell
Farm manager at Mintor Beef, part of Mintor LLC; previously worked in IT and had international experiences
Mintor Beef / Mintor LLC
Episode: Ep 97: Andrew Kettlewell _ Mintor Beef
Dr. Richard Hayes
Researcher from NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
NSW DPI & RD
Episode: Ep 96: Serradella for new environments
Dom Shanahan
Livestock transporter and business owner, family-operated trucking company
Shanahan Transport / family business
Episode: Ep 95: Shanahan's Livestock Transport _ Part B
Sam Davies
An educator and farmer with experiences across various Australian landscapes.
Episode: Ep 92: Sam Davies _ Part A

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Darren Grigg
Host of Salt of the Earth Farm Stories, sharing stories from farmers across Australia.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 543 ratings
  • Salt of the earth indeed

    Inspiring stories of country life told with warmth and good humour. This pod makes me want to be a farmer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spanna Herrick
    Australia5 months ago
  • Inspiring!

    Love listening to the people who are working with the land and providing food - and I’m not a farmer - love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lara badger 1
    Australia7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Excellent storytelling by the real farmers and people of the land that makes this great nation .. great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris_Bal134
    Australia10 months ago

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Listeners find the stories inspiring and engaging, appreciating the warmth and humor shared throughout each episode.
The storytelling is described as excellent, highlighting the unique experiences of farmers and the depth of their connections to the land.
The podcast evokes a sense of longing for rural life among urban audiences, making them more aware of agricultural practices and the lives of farmers.

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Ep 105: Bush Bird Classifier _ Dr David Watson
Q: Will this replace on-ground ecological surveys?
No, it's intended as a complement that provides scale over space and time, reducing the need for exhaustive fieldwork while empowering NRMs and consultants with continuous data.
Ep 105: Bush Bird Classifier _ Dr David Watson
Q: What area will this cover or where will you introduce this?
It will start as the first regional classifier for Australia, focusing on the southern Queensland through Victoria and parts of South Australia and Tasmania, with plans to expand to other corners of Australasia in a couple of years.
Ep 104: Libby Price _ Part B
Q: If you could sit down with three people for a cuppa, who would you choose?
She would choose her late mother to reconnect with family history, and two notable thinkers who offer sharp insights on world affairs, reflecting a balance between personal memory and broad understanding.
Ep 104: Libby Price _ Part B
Q: What advice would you give to young rural journalists today?
Keep it simple, plan your introduction and questions, do thorough research, avoid winging it, and remember the purpose is to serve the audience by shedding light on real people and issues.
Ep 104: Libby Price _ Part B
Q: What are your thoughts on journalism today?
She notes that access to information has improved with tools like Google, but criticizes the rapid media cycle and sometimes declining quality of voices, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards and human empathy in reporting.

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This series invites listeners into the intimate lives and experiences of a diverse array of farmers across Australia, capturing their individual stories, farming traditions, and the challenges they face. Each episode features compelling interviews that touch on personal narratives, resilience in the face of hardship, and the evolving practices within agriculture, highlighting both longstanding family farms and modern sustainability efforts. The storytelling is enriched by themes of community, environmental connection, and the meaningful relationships that farmers have with their land and culture, making it a source of inspiration for anyone interested in agriculture, rural life, and the human experience behind farming.

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