Humans of Agriculture

Meet Warren Davies.

His family chose farming in Kyabram after a life of owning milk bars, butchers and post offices in Melbourne - and Warren couldn't have been happier to live life in the country as a 15 year old. But even though he escaped the problems he was facing in the city, he quickly realised that the vision he had for farm life was slipping away from him.

This week we hear the stories of the Unbreakable Farmer - what were the moments that brought him to his tipping point? How did he push through to become the motivational speaker he is today? It's been a journey to find his voice, but by working through his challenges and expressing them to others he hopes to create an environment where mental health is discussed openly.

In this episode you'll hear about:
  • Growing up in Melbourne
  • Moving to Kyabram at 15 years old
  • Owning his own farm at the age of 22
  • His different career paths in the agriculture space
  • Deciding to walk away from his farm and the mental repercussions
  • Sharing his story as a professional speaker and promoting conversations around mental health
Themes covered in this podcast may be triggering, please reach out to Lifeline, This Is A Conversation Starter or someone you trust.

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Podcast Sponsor Rabobank
Rabobank's RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness team has 90 analysts working in local teams across the worldwide Rabobank network. They generate knowledge, and develop views and insights on businesses, topics and developments in the food & agribusiness sectors across the globe. All analysts have their own sector specialisations—ranging from meat and fish to dairy, vegetables, fruit and floriculture, coffee and cocoa.
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What is Humans of Agriculture?

Welcome to Humans of Agriculture. This podcast series is dedicated to discovering more about our food system, from the people involved in it.

Along the journey we'll be meeting people from all walks of life from Australia and from afar. Join us as we find out how our communities and our culture shape what we eat, and ultimately who we are.
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