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AgCulture Podcast

Tom Cosentino: How First-Gen Farmers Succeed | Ep. 85

31 Jul 2025

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In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, management consultant and first-generation beef farmer Tom Cosentino shares his journey from urban accounting to rural South Australian agriculture. He offers insight into drought resilience, enterprise stacking, and smart financial structuring for new entrants in farming. Discover practical business models for getting started in agriculture, even without land inheritance. Listen now on all major platforms!Meet the guest: Tom Cosentino is a management consultant and first-generation beef farmer based in South Australia. With a background in law and commerce, he supports Australia’s food and fibre sectors through research, consulting, and advocacy. As the principal at Margo Consulting, Tom brings a business-first lens to farm development and project management.What you will learn: (00:00) Introduction(05:00) Drought resilience planning(10:15) Starting without land(14:30) Enterprise stacking models(18:45) Financial strategy tips(27:20) First-gen farm barriers(48:00) Closing thoughtsDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

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