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In the episode Becks sits down with Amanda Hasselman from Temple Peak Station, a Toitū Certified Carbon Zero Sheep and Beef farm at the head of the Wakatipu Valley. As well as farming alongside her husband Mark, Amanda has been a trustee on the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust for 10 years since its inception, and is part of the Southern Lakes Sanctuary and within both roles is deeply passionate about predator management for the restoration and protection of our native biodiversity.  Having farmed Temple Peak since 1979 through the era of Livestock Incentive Schemes, Tenure Review, a change in breed and now the shift to Regenerative Agriculture and becoming a Toitū Carbon Zero farm they sure have seen some change, challenge and opportunity in their time. I hope you enjoy this episode and the perspectives of someone who after walking the hills for many years, is "now starting to hear the music of the valley", who sees a real role for farming and conservation to occur in the same space, and is excited about farm succession and the potential within our industry with the continued opportunity to learn. Episode Resources: • Campaign for Wool video on Temple Peak Station | ⁠Watch here • Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust | Website • Southern Lakes Sanctuary | ⁠Website • Book Mention | ⁠Aroha - Dr Hinemoa Elder • Nicole Masters | ⁠Soil Resilience Tour - North Island • Nicole Masters | ⁠Soil Resilience Tour - South Island Within this episode Amanda refers to AF8 - this stands for Alpine Fault 8 which is the alpine fault running down the Southern Alps which is overdue for rupture and will have a catastrophic impact on New Zealand, especially the Glenorchy region as they are sitting directly on the Alpine Fault. 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks is joined by Alexis Wadworth, Alexis is farming with her husband Nick and 2 year old daughter Addison down at Bare Hill Farming in Central Southland. Bare Hill is a sheep and beef property running almost 8000 stock units with a significant portion of ineffective land area. In all her spare time Alexis is also Chairwoman of the Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group. With farming heritage and a banking background Alexis has brought a significant skillset into the farming team, but likewise engineer Nick is pretty handy to have around too. They are passionate about being responsible land stewards and building a sustainable farming business; creating an environment that future generations can thrive in. But not doing this alone, ensuring they are growing alongside their community, valuing partnerships within the business and holding space for their own values and interests alongside their wishes for quality time together as a family. Nick and Alexis were 2023 finalists in the Balance Farm Environment Awards and worthy recipients of the Norwood Farming Efficiency Award. This episode is a must-listen as Alexis shares with us the unique challenges faced by a property where under half the total land area is effective hectares, their changing stock policies to manage this challenge and learn about the Japanese Lean Management principle of Kaizen which is pivotal to their business.  Episode Resources: Alexis Wadworth LinkedInBare Hill Farming Instagram2023 Ballance Farm Environment Awards - Bare Hill Farming Story DJI Drones for AgricultureMore information about Kaizen 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

The employer and job title my have changed since this episode was released but the incredible insights, enthusiasm, inspiration and relevance that this woman provides in this podcast most certainly have not! She has just done the West Coast Recharge Tour with B+LNZ and it has definitely left a few of us feeling a need for our Julia fix! So here it is! We are on a two-week break with Season Two of the podcast (as Becks has finally got off-farm for a holiday) but it's a timely reminder of how to face adversity and challenges head-on and tackle that all important mindset piece. Take a listen if you haven't already, or if you just want a reminder, and we look forward to bringing you fresh episodes in a weeks time!

Take a listen to a throwback episode to the FIRST ever episode of The Whole Story Podcast. We are on a two-week break with Season Two of the podcast (as Becks has finally got off-farm for a holiday) but it's a timely reminder of what the UN Sustainable Development Goals are and how we can weave these into Agriculture! Take a listen if you havent already, or if you just want a reminder, and we look forward to bringing you fresh episodes in two weeks time!

In this episode Becks is joined by Nick Gill. Nick is the General Manager at NZ's first organic, regenerative, CarbonZero winery, Greystone Wines, and the other half of the powerhouse duo running The Food Farm alongside his wife Angela Clifford.  The Food Farm is their Tūrangawaewae, their place to stand, a place where they connect with the earth and organically grow annual and perennial vegetables, berries and tree crops. They have a young food forest, a traditional orchard and espaliered fruit trees; Wiltshire sheep, Pekin Ducks, Wessex Saddleback pigs, Cob500 meat chickens, Barred Rock and Brown Shaver laying hens, Jersey milking cows and honey bees! They save heirloom seeds, host Wwoofers and and now a yurt for hosting educational and engagement events connecting others with food and empowering people with tools to take into their own home gardens.  Nick is also a family man, he talks a lot in this episode about where he’s come from, his family roots, the connection with food that came from becoming a father and now the importance of farming in the legacy he leaves for his children, and we even get an emotional insight into the response of seeing a sneak preview of his seventeen year old daughter in her formal dress. But he also offers some great practical tips of mindset, diversity and the importance of action.  Episode Resources: • Nick Gill | ⁠LinkedIn • Greystone Wines | Website • Greystone Wines Instagram | ⁠@greystonewines • The Food Farm | ⁠Website • The Food Farm Instagram | ⁠@thefoodfarmnz • The Food Farm Facebook 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks is joined by John Hollows the Aquaculture Manager from Ernslaw One. Now most people from around our parts know Ernslaw One  as a forestry company, so what are they doing with an aquaculture manager? Well John is farming kōura, or freshwater crayfish, in areas of forestry that would traditionally be non-productive in the business. These kōura are marketed locally to restaurants within Central Otago under the KEEWAI brand. John is a freshwater cray fanatic having been cray-mad now for about 20 years and although discouraged from talking kōura at home, we let him loose here and asked all the curly questions about how they’ve built this incredible industry farming these unique little native critters. We dive into where they live, what they eat, how you harvest them and even how useful they might be at disposing of dead bodies.  In all seriousness though this is a fascinating conversation and of utmost interest to me was the biodiversity and water quality benefits that the habitats for kōura and the kōura themselves provide. They are biological markers for water quality but can also generate a revenue off the back of ecological improvements. We also explore some of the indigenous history of the kōura and it’s establishment throughout Central Otago and the concept of sustainable harvest.  Episode Resources: • John Hollows | ⁠LinkedIn • KEEWAI | Website • Ernslaw One | ⁠Website • John's E-book | ⁠⁠Freshwater Crayfish Farming - A Guide to Getting Started • Rural Deliver video showcasing the Ernslaw One kōura operation in more depth including showing the hatchery | ⁠⁠YouTube video link 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks gets the chance to sit down with Ben Anderson, from the Central Hawkes Bay. An ex-Army Officer with a Risk Management background who grew up on a Sheep and Beef property, Ben is currently a Velvet Producer, Tree Farmer and Dairy Farmer but going through farm systems change as we speak! Ben is a Nuffield Scholar and his report was titled "The Green and the Black of it - Economic and Environmental Sustainability of the NZ deer industry and the case for change." It is this case for change Becks is particularly interested in, not only as a deer farmer herself, but also as an Agricultural Sustainability Coach working with other farmers to take on sustainability linked opportunities. Ben is an avid hunter, and you get an idea of where this passion arose from as he recounts some entertaining childhood memories in this yarn. And although risk management is not always the most engaging of topics, Ben has a pragmatic way of chatting about the financial risks involved in farming. Some of his take home tips are extremely relevant at the moment as we face challenging financial times in the agriculture sector, so settle in with an open-mind for an episode where we might challenge a few commonly held beliefs, but hopefully we offer reasoning leave you with a bit of inspiration and optimism. Episode Resources: • Ben Anderson | ⁠LinkedIn • Ben's 2021 Nuffield Scholar Report | Website • Farmer's Weekly Eating the Elephant 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks has the pleasure of reconnecting with Thomas MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer of Spring Sheep Milk Co - a sheep milk nutrition company taking the goodness of New Zealand sheep milk to the world. Spring Sheep Milk Co. is supplied by milk from around 20,000 milking sheep across the North Island.  Thomas MacDonald is a third-generation dairy farmer from Gordonton, Waikato, who has found a unique space within the New Zealand Agricultural sector combining our strengths of producing high-quality dairy products with our national expertise of farming sheep. Where best-suited land-use, farm systems expertise, existing infrastructure, sustainable practices and a close connection with consumer combine - that’s where you will find Spring Sheep.  The New Zealand sheep milking industry as a start-up sector is no stranger to fast-pace of change so Thomas’ insights into how to approach change are invaluable. So settle in with a cuppa for this next episode of The Whole Story Podcast, or even better have a listen while you’re out getting some much needed Vitamin D - Spring has sprung!  Episode Resources: Spring Sheep Milk Co | Website Spring Sheep Instagram | @springsheepnz Thomas MacDonald | LinkedIn Agresearch Low-Methane Sheep Research | Website 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Lance Gillespie from Pastured Poultry in the Manawatu. Lance has a background in dairy farming but has been on a journey discovering biological farming practices, soil health and the opportunity for integrating chickens into a livestock farming system.  Lance is now basically full time importing, selling, assembling and distributing chicken trailers to large-scale farmers and small block holders nationwide, with a little bit of soil-coaching thrown in for good measure.  Settle in to this episode to hear Lance’s thought on sustainability, a bit more about the other half of this powerhouse duo, Katherine and his thoughts on sustainable on farm practices and mindset. Episode Resources: • Pastured Poultry Equipment NZ website | https://www.pasturedpoultry.co.nz/ • Pastured Poultry Instagram | @pasturedpoultryequipmentnz • Links to Regenerative Agriculture Regional Groups | https://www.quorumsense.org.nz/regional-groups-support • Manawatu Regen Ag(MRA) Discussion Group | ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ManawatuRegen • Katherine Gillespie Growforte website | ⁠https://www.growforte.com/⁠ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Jo Hay, who alongside her husband Ross and their 3 kids farms Sheep & Beef in North Otago. Jo wears many hats in the agricultural sector including Director on the North Otago Irrigation Company, Beef+LambNZ Central South Island Farmer Councillor, Steering Committee member for North Otago Sustainable Land Management (NOSLaM) and most recently donning the hat of Director on the board of Meat the Need…But to Jo nothing beats that feeling of stepping back out onto the farm! Jo’s viewpoint on Sustainability is really refreshing and the conversation about change mindset and our ability to find opportunity in challenge is so important along with the weaving of multiple Sustainable Development Goals throughout the farming business and her agri-sector contributions. In this episode Jo refers to the Māori whakatauki “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei” For us and Our Children After Us which is of Ngai Tahu origin. Episode Resources: • Jo Hay Instagram | @themusingewe  • Jo Hay LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hay-1340ab1a6 • North Otago Irrigation Company | https://www.noic.co.nz/ • North Otago Sustainable Land Management (NOSLaM) | https://www.noslam.nz/ • Meat the Need | ⁠https://meattheneed.org/ • Lip Gloss & Gumboots Facebook | ⁠⁠⁠Lip Gloss and Gumboots • B+LNZ Farmer Councils | https://beeflambnz.com/about/contact-us/farmer-councils • Farm Assurance Plus | https://www.nzfap.com/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Andrew Darling, an arable farmer who farms with his wife Amy and their three boys just South of Timaru, leasing the family farm off Andrew's parents Warren and Joy. They discuss the importance of soil health and profitability in Sustainable agriculture and the benefits of tech integration on farm through the likes of sensing tractors and nutrient mapping. Andrew is Federated Farmers Vice-President Arable Chair, a Corteva Climate Positive regional leader and since this episode was recorded they have been awarded the Environmental & Sustainability Award at the 2023 Arable Awards. So settle in and have a listen to how they "walk the talk" of Sustainability of farm and hear how multiple Sustainable Development Goal are woven through Andrew's farming business. Episode Resources: • Andrew LinkedIn | https://nz.linkedin.com/in/andrew-darling-485179ab • Federated Farmers | https://www.fedfarm.org.nz/ • Foundation for Arable Research | https://www.far.org.nz/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Myfanwy Alexander, a contract milker from Duntroon as we launch into our first episode of Season 2! In this episode we discuss Myfanwy’s path into farming, the low-hanging sustainability fruit that she has put into practice and the crucial role that team management plays in sustainability. This season has a slightly different flavour, each week Becks will be discussing a different farming system from a variety of industries within of our food and fibre sector. We will then jump in at the end and discuss how multiple sustainable development goals integrate within this farming system. So enjoy our first episode of season two of The Whole Story Podcast! Episode Resources: • Myfanwy LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/myfanwy-alexander-3bb0888a • Myfanwy Instagram | @penmark_farms_nz • Federated Farmers | https://www.fedfarm.org.nz/ • Dairy Women’s Network | https://www.dwn.co.nz/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Emma Rowe, Sustainability Specialist from FMG Insurance. A bittersweet episode as it brings the first season of The Whole Story Podcast to a close, but this conversation was such a highlight. This episode is based around the UN SDG 17 – Partnerships for the goals; and that’s why Emma is the perfect guest for this topic. Without the partnership with Emma and the team at FMG, this podcast would not be a reality! Emma shares her agricultural background with us; she may be sitting in an office in wellington but her roots are in rural New Zealand. Its how Emma talks about partnerships that is so insightful. She discusses not only the partnerships that are collaborative and fun, but she offers insight into how to manage partnerships when you aren’t necessary on the same page, sharing a perspective, or being constructive. So enjoy our last episode of season one of The Whole Story Podcast. We’ve loved having you along for the ride and we can’t wait to have​ you back for Season Two! Episode Resources: • Emma Rowe LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-rowe-5b191086 • FMG Insurance Website | https://www.fmg.co.nz • Farmstrong Website | https://farmstrong.co.nz/ • Dairy Trust Taranaki Website | https://www.dairytrusttaranaki.co.nz/ • UN SDG Goal 17 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/globalpartnerships/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Andrew Morrison, Chairman of Beef+Lamb New Zealand. Andrew is a true blue Southland, sheep and beef farmer, passionate about rural communities and the contribution these communities make through the agricultural sector to New Zealand's economy.  This week's episode is based around the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 “Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions” and Andrew is going to reflect on the role beef and lamb New Zealand plays in this space and his own personal views on the goal.  Andrew displays strong leadership for our sector. He places his focus on the people working within it, navigating complex, fast paced challenges and mentoring the next generation of leaders coming through. At the end of the day, though, he is a farmer first and can be found driving posts and planting trees to connect with tangible sustainability outcomes on the land. Episode resources: • Beef+Lamb NZ website | https://beeflambnz.com  • UN SDG Goal 16 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/peace-justice/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Emeritus Professor David Norton; a man whom having taught and researched the ecology and conservation of Aotearoa NZ’s native biodiversity for over 35 years, David is “just plain passionate about plants.” This week’s episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 15 “Life on Land” and David highlights the work he is doing through individual farm consultancy, workshops, public speaking, industry body and independent advocacy. As an avid mountaineer, tramper and instagrammer; David is passionate about educating and engaging an audience around biodiversity conservation and sustainable farm management.  David not only works alongside farmers but also advocates at the highest levels for our native biodiversity, so kick back and enjoy, and get ready to take, not one, but TWO practical actions on farm! Episode Resources: • David Norton Instagram | @davidnortonnz  • Pure Advantage Website | https://pureadvantage.org • QEII National Trust Website | https://qeiinationaltrust.org.nz • NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Groups Map | https://landcare.org.nz/regions-groups/catchments-map/ • UN SDG Goal 15 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/biodiversity/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Alison Dewes from Tipu whenua, a veterinarian, farmer, mother to 3 children and passionate holistic systems thinker. Alison comes from a background of multi-generational dairy farming and she herself has farmed both here and in Australia. She now works with catchment ecosystems with her veterinary diagnostic hat on and a one-health “Mountains to Sea” approach allowing her to problem-solve at the root cause.  This week’s episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 “Life below Water” but this doesn’t really do justice to this goal whose targets more specifically refer to how we conserve and sustainablay use the oceans, seas and marine resources with particular reference to how we avoid negative impacts as a result of land use on these ecosystems. Alison is fiercly passionate about ecosystem restoration, working with farmers to provide practical solutions and holistic sustainability, and this episode highlights some of the exciting projects she is involved in. Episode Resources: • Tipu whenua Website | https://www.tipuwhenua.com • Wai Kokopu Website | https://www.wai-kokopu.org.nz • Alison Dewes LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-dewes-9307b235/ • UN SDG Goal 15 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/oceans/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Cam Henderson, a dairy farmer from North Canterbury, director on the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd board and the Federated Farmers representative on the He Waka Eke Noa partnership.  This week’s episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 13 “Climate Action” and Cam highlights the work he is doing and has been a part of already in NZ’s Agricultural sector to enable us to take urgent action to combat climate change and it’s impacts on NZ farmers. Cam brings a mindset of optimism and opportunity to this conversation; whether it be discussing the importance of balance in our sustainability efforts, his learnings from being one of the 13 in the He Waka Eke Noa partnership or the opportunity for agriculture to change the narrative and instead of dwelling on our role in the climate change problem, take opportunties to be a pivotal part of the solution. So sit back and jump on the ride for our last episode of The Whole Story Podcast for 2022 –because we’re ending the year with a banger! We will be taking a break for Christmas and New Years, watch out for our first episode back for 2023 in mid January!  Episode Resources: • He Waka Eke Noa Website | https://hewakaekenoa.nz • Cam Henderson’s Nuffield report  | https://ruralleaders.co.nz/nuffield-scholars/2019-nuffield-scholar-profile-cameron-henderson/ • Cam Henderson LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-henderson-722a1672/ • UN SDG Goal 13 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Tony Wilson, General Manager of Agrecovery. Tony is a lifelong-learner, currently doing his 7th qualification, a Masters at Massey University on the Sustainable Development Goals; but he manages to balance out the heavy-lifting his grey matter is doing as he is also a keen mountain-biker and surfer! This week’s episode is based around UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production and Tony highlights the work Agrecovery is doing as a not-for-profit charitable trust providing practical and seamless solutions for NZ farmers. Tony and I could have talked for days on our thoughts around sustainability, the complexities of it and the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals but we wanted to drive home practical messages. We talk about how and what farmers can recycle with Agrecovery, we talk about what solutions are coming next and importantly the shift in mindset required to view farm waste as a resource that if cared for can be repurposed. Episode Resources: • Agrecovery Website | https://agrecovery.co.nz • Agrecovery Instagram | @agrecovery • Agrecovery Facebook | @AgrecoveryRuralRecycling • Agrecovery Twitter | @ruralrecycleNZ • Tony Wilson LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-wilson-0b237a4 • Green-farms Product Stewardship Scheme Co-Design Report | https://agrecovery.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/GREEN-FARMS-Product-Stewardship-Scheme-Co-design-Report-Final-July-2022.pdf • UN SDG Goal 12 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-consumption-production/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks sits down in-person with Gill Naylor the National President of Rural Women New Zealand. Gill has had a career of taking deep breaths and stepping up when opportunities arise. With a background of farming for over 30 years with her husband Dave in Becks, Central Otago she worked her way up the through the committee and voluntary role network to find her way to her current role as National President. This episode is based around the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities and highlights the work that Rural Women New Zealand does as an integral part of rural New Zealand supporting viable rural communities and being their “voice at the table”. Sitting down for a coffee with Gill was a wonderful experience and seeing her passion and pride for the mahi that Rural Women New Zealand does and the values that the organisation stands for was really humbling. So have a listen and I hope that you learn a little something more about Rural Women New Zealand and enjoy some insight into the humble leader at it’s helm. Episode Resources: • Rural Women New Zealand Website | https://ruralwomennz.nz • Rural Women New Zealand Instagram | @ruralwomen_nz • Rural Women New Zealand Facebook | @ruralwomennz • Rural Women New Zealand Twitter | @RuralWomenNZ • Gill Naylor LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-naylor-9239276a • Black Heels and Tractor Wheels RWNZ Podcast | https://linktr.ee/ruralwomennz • UN SDG Goal 11 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/cities/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____

In this episode Becks catches up with Carl Storey, Farm and Land Enterprises Manager from Hōhepa Hawkes Bay. Carl is a man with a lifetime of experience in the agricultural sector who has travelled and brought some niche cheese-making skills home to Aotearoa, NZ. The work he does with Hōhepa has gifted him some beautiful insights into the world around inclusivity and the joy he has found by being involved shines through in this episode. This episode is based around the UN Sustainable Development Goal 10 – Reduced Inequalities and and highlights the inspirational community that Hōhepa has created; opening doors for those with disabilities to promote empowerment and inclusion opportunities within agriculture. As Carl sums it up, the opportunity is for us to learn from them; to learn to take the world at face value, to experience joy at living a meaningful life and to experience a world without barriers of “difference”. This is a touching episode and also provides some very real solutions to labour workforce challenges we are currently experiencing through our sector. Episode Resources: • Hōhepa Website | https://www.hohepa.com • Hōhepa Instagram | @hohepahawkesbayhttps://www.facebook.com/HawkesBay.Hohepa/?mibextid=LQQJ4d • Hōhepa Facebook | @HawkesBay.Hohepa  • Farmer Time New Zealand | https://www.farmertime.co.nz • Dairy NZ School Farm Visit | https://www.dairynz.co.nz/about-us/education/school-farm-visits/ • Open Farms | https://www.openfarms.co.nz • UN SDG Goal 10 Website to view targets, fact & figures and further information | https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/inequality/ 🎙 Podcast brought to you by The Whole Story, with support from FMG Insurance. 🎵 Music by nobody, check them out on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/nobody535 or Instagram @n0__b0dy____