#64 | Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Giving City Kids a Chance in Agriculture with Rachel Gordon

#65 | Celebrating Women in Ag and Catching Up with Katja and Gillian

In episode 65 of Absolutely Fabulous, Gillian and Katja reunite in the studio to debrief recent events and station updates after widespread rain. Katja describes preparing for sowing oats and other crops and deciding between strip grazing, harvesting seed, or baling for fodder based on seasonal outlook and feed storage, while both discuss misconceptions about farmers’ intelligence and the constant high-stakes decision-making involved. Gillian reports good rain without flooding, knee-high grass, fat cattle, and travel disruptions from wet roads. She also recaps EvokeAg as ag-tech focused, including a cattle-identification-by-noseprint exhibit, and explains Farm Table’s Big City Barbecue and the launch of Farm Table TV as a podcast platform for Australian agricultural shows. Katjaa reviews the 2026 HarvestHer Power Conference, including an MC illness, deep-dive sessions on boundaries, burnout prevention, relationships, and community, notes sponsors, invites input for next year, and shares updates on The Ultimate Farm Wife, sponsorship needs, skincare testing delays, and a Little Farmers literacy feature. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Learn more about Little Farmers here: https://littlefarmers.com.au/blogs/news/why-farm-books-matter [https://littlefarmers.com.au/blogs/news/why-farm-books-matter] THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ [https://farmtable.com.au/] Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ [https://bookbox.au/] Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com [agsolutelyfab@gmail.com] SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W [https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W] * 00:00 Studio Reunion Debrief * 00:21 Rain and Crop Planning * 01:22 Why Farming Is Complex * 03:35 Station Update After Rain * 04:51 EvokeAG Highlights and Critique * 07:33 Big City Barbecue and Farm Table TV * 10:16 Harvest Her Power Conference Recap * 16:10 Farm Wife Identity and Feedback Callout * 17:29 Podcast Recognition and Mission * 19:19 Ultimate Farm Wife Season Update * 21:08 Little Farmers Books and Representation * 24:35 Wrap Up and Next Episode

#64 | Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Giving City Kids a Chance in Agriculture with Rachel Gordon

In this episode of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Rachel Gordon, a cattle producer near Oberon in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales who runs about 300 breeders with her husband, Andrew, across owned and leased country. They discuss why it’s important to give city kids opportunities in agriculture to bridge the urban–rural divide, including Rach’s experience hosting a motivated Sydney school student for three weeks of work experience after seeing his detailed Facebook post. Rach describes ensuring the arrangement was genuine work experience rather than free labor by exposing him to varied tasks such as cattle work and attending major cattle sales to learn about markets and buyer preferences, and notes the experience reinforced his interest in a cattle career. The conversation also covers ways to find similar young people (including speaking with agriculture teachers), perceived hurdles to hosting work experience, and a focus on farm safety practices. In the second half, they explore matching skills to roles on the farm, including using an organizational chart even in a two-person business; Rach and her husband define roles (CEO/business management versus operations) to improve decision-making, communication, and accountability, using market information, weight gain estimates, and financial considerations to guide sell/hold decisions. Rach also urges people outside agriculture to be curious, seek factual information over inflammatory headlines, and engage in open conversation—particularly around livestock—while encouraging producers to welcome genuinely interested visitors to better connect people with how food is produced. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ [https://farmtable.com.au/] Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ [https://bookbox.au/] Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com [agsolutelyfab@gmail.com] SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W [https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W] 00:28 Meet Rach 00:59 Why City Kids Matter 01:57 A Sydney Student Story 03:45 Making Work Experience Real 05:37 What Stood Out in His Post 06:58 Takeaways and Next Steps 09:59 Safety and Farm Readiness 11:42 Match Skills to Roles 13:46 CEO vs Ops on Farm 19:36 Curiosity About Agriculture 23:26 Closing the Urban Rural Gap

63# Gillian and Cathy!

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#62 | Head Over Boots & Gut Health with Toni Dingle

In this episode of Absolutely Fabulous, Katja Williams sits down with Toni Dingle, author of 'Head Over Boots,' to discuss her experiences living on a cattle property, her writing journey, and her passion for gut health. Toni shares her unique insights into rural life, the importance of resilience, and how food impacts mental and physical health. The conversation touches on the challenges of farming, motherhood, and the media's portrayal of agriculture. Toni also underscores the significance of holistic health approaches and highlights valuable resources for gut health education. * 00:40 Toni's Background and Life on the Farm * 01:54 Writing Journey and Inspiration * 03:38 Challenges and Realities of Farming * 08:18 Resilience and Life Lessons from Farming * 11:11 Gut Health and Its Importance * 16:18 Personal Experiences with Gut Health * 23:35 Practical Tips for Gut Health * 26:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow Toni on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workinonafullhouse/ [https://www.facebook.com/workinonafullhouse/] Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonidingle_writes/ [https://www.instagram.com/tonidingle_writes/] Listen to Toni’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-gut-feeling-doing-it-for-the-kids-podcast/id1569314356 [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that-gut-feeling-doing-it-for-the-kids-podcast/id1569314356] Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 [https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026] THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS * Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/ [https://fletchint.com.au/] * Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/ [https://www.chambers262.com/] THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! * Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ [https://farmtable.com.au/] * Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! * Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ [https://bookbox.au/] * Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com [agsolutelyfab@gmail.com] * SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W [https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W]

61# Early Bird Ends TONIGHT! Land Development Permits, Lamb Ad Wins & Donated Tickets

Early bird tickets for the Harvest Her Power Conference 2026 close TONIGHT at 11:30pm (Jan 31st) — and Episode 61 of AgFab is full of important updates, industry insights and community wins. In this episode we chat about: • Lamb Ad success and impact • Land development & navigating permits • Early bird ticket reminder • SheFarmer • Gillian’s Mini Me competition update •Thank you to everyone who submitted videos • More donated ticket opportunities coming (hopefully) • Two interview episodes coming up • AgFab returning together after the conference 🎟️ Last chance for Early Bird Tickets After Jan 31st, new ticket offers apply — use code HHP10 for 10% off. Thank you for being part of this incredible community. 💕 Support Our Partners Links Conference Tickets - https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026 [https://www.123tix.com.au/events/50678/harvest-her-power-conference-2026] THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS Fletcher International - https://fletchint.com.au/ [https://fletchint.com.au/] Chamber 262 - https://www.chambers262.com/ [https://www.chambers262.com/] THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ [https://farmtable.com.au/] Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ [https://bookbox.au/] Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com [agsolutelyfab@gmail.com] SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W [https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W]