#63: Building a Farming business, Making an impact and Creating communities with Randal Breen from Echo Valley Farm
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G'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast.
In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community support, creativity, and resilience in agriculture, especially during tough times like drought and COVID-19.
Randal emphasizes the significance of building a community around farming and the impact of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model in connecting consumers with their food sources. He also highlights the need for innovation and collaboration among farmers to create a sustainable food system.
In this episode we chat about
- Randall's journey into farming
- How he transitioned from a carpenter to a full-time farmer after years of exploring different careers.
- How community support played a crucial role in sustaining their farm during the drought and COVID-19.
- How the CSA model allowed Randall to connect with consumers and share the risks and rewards of food production.
- Why he believes creativity and boldness are essential for success in agriculture.
- Why aspiring farmers should approach agriculture with curiosity and enthusiasm.
Resources Mentioned
- RCS Farm Management Professional Development Australia - Resource Consulting Services
- Australian Holistic Management Co-operative
- Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massey
- Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe
- Utopia for Realists – Rutger Bregman
- Humankind – Rutger Bregman (Sams Mention)
- Mountain & Prairie Podcast • Mountain & Prairie
Follow Randal Breen and Echo Valley Farm
📸 Instagram: @echovalleyfarmer
🌏 Website: The Breen Family – Echo Valley
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