Lambing and Livestreaming with TaraFarms

13/05/2024 40 min Episodio 20
Lambing and Livestreaming with TaraFarms

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Send us your questions.In this episode, Judith interviews Tara, who runs the popular YouTube channel "TaraFarms" that documents her life on a sheep and cereal cropping farm in rural Australia. They discuss Tara's work-life balance, the challenges of farming and content creation, and her mission to educate viewers about the realities of modern agriculture.Podcast Episode SummaryTara's approach to work-life balance: splitting her week between farm work and content creation/editingThe physical demands of farm work, especially during lambing season with 7,000 pregnant ewesManaging pastures and rotating sheep between 63 different mobs (groups) of paddocksAddressing criticism from vegans/animal rights activists by showing ethical treatment of animalsChallenges of creating engaging long-form content when audience attention spans are dwindlingOpportunities and challenges of being a female content creator in the farming niche on YouTubeBalancing authenticity and prudence in depicting the realities of farm lifeImpacts of climate change, natural disasters, and changing wool/meat markets on farming operationsWhat We Learn from the GuestTara provides an authentic glimpse into the hard work, problem-solving, and ethical considerations involved in running a modern sheep farm. She aims to educate viewers about sustainable farming practices, animal welfare standards, and the role of agriculture in food production and environmental management.Resources and LinksConnect with Tara:InstagramYoutubeOutro Connect with Judith Bowtell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judith.bowtellTo learn more about how we can work together: https://www.albanylane.com.au/Come say hi on: https://www.facebook.com/AlbanyLane/Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/judithbowtell/Let’s stay connected on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-bowtell-4977a04/Don't forget to rate, review, or drop your questions on: Apple podcast Spotify

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