DIGGING DEEPER - Lily McCole: A Young Farmer's Perspective on Modern Agriculture

Send us a textIn this episode of Digging Deeper, the host interviews Lily McCole, a young farmer from Swifts Creek who has recently gone viral for her event recap on the Youth Agritech Expo. Lily shares her experiences growing up on a family farm, managing a diverse range of animals, and the challenges faced in modern farming. She also discusses her viral social media moment, organising the Youth Agritech Expo, and her aspirations for a future in farming and real estate. Despite her young age, Lily showcases impressive knowledge and dedication to agriculture while considering the role of technology in its future development.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:58 Going Viral: The Agritech Expo02:01 Life on the Family Farm05:31 Challenges of Running a Farm07:23 Starting a Sheep Stud10:40 Life as a Young Farmer13:41 Working in Shearing Teams14:34 The Rewards and Challenges of Shearing15:06 Best Sheds for Food15:47 Learning to Shear16:15 Industry Changes and Shearing Rates17:01 Experiences as a Young Female in Shearing18:38 Favorite Job in the Shearing Shed19:10 Future in Farming and Real Estate21:52 Hobbies and Downtime22:29 Youth Agritech Expo Involvement27:45 Future of Agriculture and Technology28:45 Surprising Student Engagement

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