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The Ultimate Farm Wife

Katja Williamstheruralmum.com.au

Intergrating into or back into family farming businesses? Then you’re in the right place!

Here we share journeys and provide useful and practical tips, tricks and advice to men and women who are married into a farming business and moving to the land.

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Episodes

#24 Love Takes Flight: Dan's Journey to Marry an Emu Farmer near the Warrumbungle National Park

A heartwarming love story - join us on Dan's remarkable journey as he embarks on a unique path to find true love at the base of the picturesque Warrumbungle National Park. Against all odds, Dan's heart leads him to an emu farmer, and their love story takes flight. Leaving behind the familiarity of family, mates, and his traditional tradesman lifestyle, Dan follows his heart's compass into uncharted territory. Through ups and downs, challenges and triumphs, witness a love that defies convention a...

Sep 21, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 4

#23 Life on Kangaroo Island: A Farmer's Wife's Journey to Catching the Boat for Groce

Season 3 Episode 3 For this episode we step into the extraordinary life of Courtney, a dedicated farmer's wife and mum of 2 living on the stunning Kangaroo Island. We delve into "A Farmer's Wife's Journey to Catching the Boat for Groceries," offering a glimpse into the daily reality of a sheep and cropping farmer's wife in this remote paradise. Join Courtney as she navigates the unique challenges of her role, from tending to the land and their flock of sheep to managing the crops. Against the ba...

Sep 14, 202328 minSeason 3Ep. 3

#22 From Flocks to Fields: Julia's Journey to Love and Isolation as a Cropping Farmer's Wife

Season 3 Episode 2 Join us on a captivating journey with Julia as she embarks on a remarkable transition from her roots in sheep and livestock farming to a life intertwined with a cropping farmer. In this heartfelt video, you'll witness Julia's courageous leap into a world of plowing, planting, and harvesting, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the ebb and flow of her days. We join Julia as she learns to embrace the solitude and serenity of the countryside, nurturing crops that will eventu...

Sep 11, 202333 minSeason 3Ep. 2

#21 From Sydney to Sheep Grazing in Walcha: AJ's Journey of Raising 3 Sons on the Land

Season 3 Episode 1 Embark on a journey from the urban hustle of Sydney to the outback landscapes. AJ shares her story of raising three sons as a sheep grazier. Join us in hearing about her challenges, triumphs, and the deep connection to the land that shaped their lives. Join us as we navigate life's twists and turns on her path from city to the expansive New England Ranges. For other Rural Mum episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO0...

Aug 31, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 1

#20 Balancing Roles: From 1st Generation Livestock Farmer to Motherhood and High-Geared Startup Farming

I spoke with Maddy Pursehouse on her remarkable journey of a 1st generation livestock farmer as she navigates the challenging yet rewarding path of readjusting to motherhood while simultaneously diving into the world of high-geared startup farming. Join us as she shares her personal insights, struggles, and triumphs, showcasing the resilience and determination it takes to balance the responsibilities of being a mother and the demands of modern farming. From tending to her animals to nurturing he...

Aug 10, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 10

#19 Dairy Farmer and Wife: Navigating Drought and Destocking as 1st Generation Farmers with Jess

Season 2 Episode 9 🐄 Dairy Farmer and Wife: Navigating Drought, Destocking, and Family Life as 1st Generation Farmers 🌾 Join us on an inspiring journey of Dairy Farmer Jess who, against the odds, has embraced the challenges of being 1st generation dairy farmers. In this captivating video, we delve into her extraordinary story, filled with unwavering determination, love for the land, and the strength of family bonds. For other Rural Mum episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/pla...

Aug 03, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 9

#18 From Town to Farm: Grazier & Motherhood on Farm and Cooking for a Growing Family with Kerry McKinnon

Season 2 Episode 8 In this heartwarming video, join us on our journey as Kerry McKinnon moves from town to the farm, embracing the lifestyle of a Victorian farmer, grazier, and mother. We'll take you through the ups and downs of transitioning to farm life and how your roll can develop to cooking up a storm to nourish our growing farming family. In our chat we chat about the joys and challenges of raising kids on the farm, discovering creative ways to keep them involved in rural life. From fox ch...

Jul 27, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 8

#17 Harvesting Love and Adventures: Raising three boys on our mixed grazing and cropping family farm with Amy Cruickshank

Season 2 - Episode 7 Welcome to our heartfelt interview with Amy Cruickshank, a remarkable woman who embraced the transition from being a Farmer's daughter to a Farmer Mum. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey, exploring the tales, tips, and tricks she learned while transitioning to a Family Mixed Farming Operation from Broad Acre Cropping. Amy’s story is not only about farming; it's about family and parenthood. Discover the parenting adventures of raising three spirited boys on the be...

Jul 20, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 7

#16 Not just the GMs wife - Sally Warriner - Station life in the top end of Australia

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Sally Warriner for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and her experiences across 3 stations and more! Purchase your copy here: “Not Just the Managers Wife” – By Sally Warriner - https://amzn.to/43fduvk Watch here:For other episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO00 THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: The Rural Mum TupperwareCLICK THE LINK - https://tinyu...

Jul 13, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 6

#15 What does sheep, cropping, the ABC and a farmer have in common? Jen McCutcheon of course

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Jen McCutcheon for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! For other episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO00 THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY:AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKSCOOK BOOKS: “Downshiftology, Healthy Meal Preperation” - https://amzn.to/42mvYtl “Thermo Love Paperback” Women’s Weekly Thermomix recipes...

Jul 06, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 5

#14 Coonamble Farmers Wife & Mother Fighting Rural & Remote Fires with comedic relief Steph Borowski

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Steph Borowski for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! For other episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO00 THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: COMPOSTING The Monty Compost Prob CLICK THE LINK - montycompost.co/the_rural_mum AND... Use the Discount code at checkout to receive 5% off THE_RURAL_MUM INST...

Jun 29, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 4

#13 North QLD Cattle station mum of 5 - Kate Terry

Season 2 - Episode 3Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Kate Terry for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! For other episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO00 THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: The Rural Mum Tupperware CLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/2znjrx4v CONSULTANT LINKS Thermomix CLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4c5n93je … AFFILIATE LINKS BOO...

Jun 22, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 3

#12 USA vs AUS | 5th Generation Farmers wife interview with Jenny Weg on Cropping, Raising Kids on Farm

Season 2 - Episode 2Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Jenny Weg for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! For other episodes head to the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNZl9HfLcQAmjHGJcaBjR2GCdSirDXO00 THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: The Rural Mum Tupperware CLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/2znjrx4v CONSULTANT LINKS Thermomix CLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4c5n93je … AFFILIATE LINKSBOOKS...

Jun 15, 202319 minSeason 2Ep. 2

#11 Cropping & cattle farming | Farmer & Wife, Boy Mum of 3 and Drought Busters with Shannon Crocker

Season 2 - Episode 1Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Shannon Crocker for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY: The Rural Mum TupperwareCLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/2znjrx4v CONSULTANT LINKS Thermomix CLICK THE LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4c5n93je … AFFILIATE LINKSBOOKS: CLICK THE LINK - https://amzn.to/42mvYtl COOKING APPLIANCES: Breville The Kitchen Wizz 11 Food Processor, B...

Jun 08, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 1

1# Farmers wife Mother of 2 Young Farmer Lease Block

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Courtney Tourle for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips for working the land with kids. Season 1 - Episode 1 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do you wish yo...

May 21, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 1

#2 So you've Married a farmer, now what? With Ben & Bree Meek

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Ben and Bree Meek for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips for working the land with kids. Season 1 - Episode 2 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do you wish ...

May 21, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 2

#3 How did I do it?! Dairy farming to sheep grazier’s wife | Farm Safety & importance of communication

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Eleanor Cook for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips for working the land with kids. Season 1 - Episode 3 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do you wish you k...

May 21, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 3

#4 Adapting to Mother Nature’s plan | Cropping without power | Farming with the in laws & teenage son

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Tracy Blackburn for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips for working the land with kids. Season 1 - Episode 4 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do you wish yo...

May 21, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 4

#5 Wife of a Livestock Manager | Food storage | Accessibility for vehicles, internet & phone service

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Steph Semmler for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving from town to the farm and more! Season 1 - Episode 5 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do you...

May 21, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 5

#6 First generation farmers | succession planning & cropping with kids

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Claire Booth for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life, succession planning and top tips for working the land with kids and more! Season 1 - Episode 6 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease b...

May 21, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 6

#7 Cropping farmers wife | Meals for your farmer | Raising kids on the Farm | CWA| Suitable Farm Car

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Camilla Herbig for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband’s farm and more! Season 1 - Episode 7 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do yo...

May 21, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 7

#8 How to get a farmer on holidays | Cropping farmers wife | Farm & kids routine| Women in agricultural

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Crystal Mudford for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband’s farm and more! Season 1 - Episode 8 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What do y...

May 21, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 8

#9 Farming stud cattle with a toddler | Challenges of isolation, Covid-19, Lismore floods & relocation

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Brittany Whiteley for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her partner’s farm and more! Season 1 - Episode 9 Honourable mentions: Britt's TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@britt.and.far ... Heifers in Ink - https://www.facebook.com/Heifersinink ... We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you d...

May 21, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 9

#10 Keep your identify on farm | Stud merino farmer's wife | succession & educational opportunities.

Katja Williams - The Rural Mum, sat down with Cherie Coddington for this fantastic chat about rural living, rural mum life and top tips on moving to her husband's farm and more! Season 1 - Episode 10 We chat about: - Introduction – Tell me about you, your family, your backgrounds and rural lifestyle. - On a daily bases what are your roles, tasks and jobs you do for the farm and family? - What was the biggest surprise or hurdle you had to overcome when you moved to the farm/ lease block? - What d...

May 21, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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