DIGGING DEEPER - Lily McCole: A Young Farmer's Perspective on Modern Agriculture
Description
In 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 Welcome
00:58 Going Viral: The Agritech Expo
02:01 Life on the Family Farm
05:31 Challenges of Running a Farm
07:23 Starting a Sheep Stud
10:40 Life as a Young Farmer
13:41 Working in Shearing Teams
14:34 The Rewards and Challenges of Shearing
15:06 Best Sheds for Food
15:47 Learning to Shear
16:15 Industry Changes and Shearing Rates
17:01 Experiences as a Young Female in Shearing
18:38 Favorite Job in the Shearing Shed
19:10 Future in Farming and Real Estate
21:52 Hobbies and Downtime
22:29 Youth Agritech Expo Involvement
27:45 Future of Agriculture and Technology
28:45 Surprising Student Engagement
United States
