{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"\"I don't wanna stuff it up\": Jono Mudge takes on the family farm with a fresh mindset ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1587,"description":"In this second episode of our AgRi-silience series, Jono Mudge gives a glimpse into the realities of stepping up as the next generation in a family business.  It hasn't been an easy run of seasons for mixed farmers in South Australia's mid-north, but the AgRi-silience program came at the perfect time for Jono - deflecting his attention away from the seemingly endless dust, to what he can control. From the humble workshop whiteboard to navigating new apps, Jono explains how simple tools are leading him to better communicate with family members and a smoother operation of his business day-to-day. Jono's renewed sense of enthusiasm to improve his business is worth sharing.  Here's his story.Key takeaways:Engaging outside experts was key in shifting Jono's mindset and setting strategic goals Professional development is a crucial part of building a sustainable and resilient businessPlanning family time before farm expansion helps maintain a healthy work-life balance Chapters:02:59 How AgRi-silience has helped combat farming challenges06:05 The importance of mentorship in agriculture11:50 Setting goals for business and family life14:55 Understanding the corner stones of financials and business management17:52 Stress management and finding work-life Balance23:46 Succession planning and future outlookAbout AgRi-silienceToday's episode is part of our partnership with Livestock SA's AgRi-Silience program, designed to improve strategic planning and long-term resilience for forward-looking South Australian livestock and broadacre enterprises.Participants of the program get one-on-one coaching, tailored advice from a consultant and get the chance to meet a network of other farmers enabling long term strategic planning to sustain your business into the future.Funded by the Australian Government and the Government of South Australia as part of the Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience Program, AgRi-Silience has already helped over 1000 South Australian farmers build...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}