Welcome to the very first full episode for the Farms Advice Podcast. This is the 5th season and it's going to be a great one. Make sure you subscribe to wherever you listen to not miss a moment. Follow us on Instagram @farmsadvice

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Summary

Ben Wundersitz, a fifth-generation farmer from Maitland, South Australia, shares his journey of starting the Fat Farmers community and the importance of physical and mental health in farming. The conversation covers topics such as challenges with snails, making time for exercise, measuring the impact of Fat Farmers, and the need for healthy farmers in agriculture. Ben emphasizes the role of Fat Farmers in building community and the importance of surrounding oneself with good people. The conversation concludes with a discussion on starting a Fat Farmers community and the sharing culture in agriculture.

Takeaways

• Physical and mental health are crucial for farmers to perform their best on the farm.
• The Fat Farmers community provides a social outlet and support network for farmers to prioritize their health.
• Exercise and a healthy lifestyle can have a positive impact on both physical and mental well-being.
• Surrounding oneself with good people and building a supportive community is essential for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:11 Ben's Farming Background

02:05 Challenges with Snails

03:09 Starting the Farming Operation

04:11 Giving Up Local Sport

05:04 The Birth of Fat Farmers

06:15 Making the Decision to Change

09:02 Identifying the Need for Change

10:01 Making Time for Exercise

11:45 The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health

13:55 The Impact of Fat Farmers on the Community

15:22 Measuring the Impact of Fat Farmers

20:28 The Importance of Physical and Mental Health in Farming

23:33 The Role of Fat Farmers in Building Community

24:25 The Need for Healthy Farmers in Agriculture

26:01 Balancing Health and Farming

27:19 Fitting Exercise into the Farming Routine

28:05 Advice for Farmers

29:08 Advice Passed on to Ben

30:36 Taking Care of Yourself and the Community

31:15 Sponsors of Fat Farmers

32:02 Starting a Fat Farmers Community

33:33 Learning from Traveling and Meeting Other Farmers

34:12 The Sharing Culture in Agriculture

34:40 Conclusion

Keep on farming!

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