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Welcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home!

This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman, a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA, and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast. Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company, and is passionate about building a profitable, low-input system that supports both land health and family life.

In our first international episode, Jared shares his story of building his operation, how he got started in ranching, and why adaptive grazing and regenerative management have become central to his philosophy. We also dive into the challenges facing next-gen producers in the U.S., and how the Ranching Returns Podcast (formerly Herd Quitter) became a platform for practical, profitable conversations in agriculture.

In this episode, we discuss:

🌱 Starting a regenerative ranching business from the ground up
 🇺🇸 What it’s like for the next generation of producers in the U.S.
 📈 Why profitability, land health, and lifestyle must go hand in hand
 🎧 The evolution of the Ranching Returns Podcast
🐂 Working with Pharo Cattle Company and marketing low-input bulls
🧠 Key lessons from podcast guests across the U.S. and beyond

Mentioned in the episode:

🔗 Ranching for Profit – Business school for ranchers
🔗 Pharo Cattle Company – Low-input genetics
🔗 Working Cows Podcast – Real ranching conversations
🔗 Ranching Returns Podcast – Hosted by Jared Luhman

Follow Jared and Ranching Returns:

🌐 Website: www.ranchingreturns.com
📘 Facebook: @ranchingreturns

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Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home!

This week, we’re joined by Sam Skeat, founder of Regen Ag Asset Management (RAAM)—a business that helps rural producers turn knowledge into action and build more resilient, efficient operations.

Sam’s journey has taken him from running tree-lopping crews and working with NRM groups, to coaching producers through rehydrating landscapes and shifting the way they run their businesses. His work now focuses on helping people identify blind spots, implement systems, and focus on return on effort—not just tradition or busyness.

In this episode, we discuss:
🧠 The mindset shift that can change your business
📊 Why collecting data is easy—but using it is where the real impact lies
📈 How to build systems that reduce decision fatigue and create results
🛠️ Rehydrating landscapes and managing country through better planning
💬 Why ag businesses must pay the people running them
💡 Focusing on Return on Effort instead of just being busy

Whether you're starting out, rebuilding, or wanting to do things differently—this episode is full of insights for those ready to step up and lead their ag business with clarity and confidence.

To connect with Sam or learn more about RAAM, check out:
🔗 Website: https://www.raam.com.au

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Welcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast.

In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce, where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Their journey into real estate investing
• Building their business to become full-time producers
• The impact of postnatal depression on their family
• Overcoming the tragedy of a Salmonella outbreak
• Rebuilding a business from the ground up
• How to avoid the trap of being busy without being productive
• The difference between low-income vs high-income jobs
• The role of Farm Owners Academy in supporting their journey

For more resources and insights from Matt and Hayley, check out the links below.

Farm Owners Academy

Watson Family Produce - Pasture Raised Free Range Eggs: Safe Food

To learn more about Watson Family Produce, visit the following:

• Website: HOME | WFP
• Facebook: Watson Family Produce
• Instagram: @watson_our_farm_

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Welcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home.

This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow, who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Bianca's path to land ownership
• Overcoming significant challenges and disasters
• The journey from paddock to plate
• Building a strong team as your business grows
• The importance of continual learning along the way
• Connecting with consumers and the community
• Navigating the growing pains of business expansion

For more information on the topics mentioned by Bianca, be sure to check out the links below.

Farm Owners Academy

To learn more about Bianca and Our Cow, visit the following:

• Our Farmers: Dave & Bianca, Beef Cattle Farmers & Our Cow Founders
• Instagram: @ourcowau
• Facebook: Our Cow

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Welcome to Episode 48 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Khory Hancock, who will take us on a deep dive into the world of carbon.

Throughout this episode we chat about
- Carbon, what is it?
- ACCU, what does it mean.
- What are the different carbon project methods
- Why is there such a focus on carbon right now
- The part that agriculture can play in changing the world.
- What should the next generation of land holders be looking out for.
 
If you are looking for more information about what Khory mentioned, check out the links below.
Resource Consulting Services – Professional education, advice and support for regenerative agriculture since 1985
A DRY HOPE • Short Film on Regenerative Agriculture
Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe | Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture | 9781921248016 | Booktopia
Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massy | Revised Edition | 9780702263224 | Booktopia
Official Website of Tony Robbins: Personal & Business Results Coach | Tony Robbins
Home | Jay Shetty

You can find out more about Khory Hancock below
www.khoryhancock.com
@khory_hancock
https://www.facebook.com/Khory.Hancock.Environmental.Scientist/

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Welcome to Episode 47 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Melissa Neilsen from Rural Women's Exercise. Throughout this episode we cover a range of topics and hear from Mel about her journey to creating Rural Women's Exercise.

We also chat about
- Coming into a family business
- Some of challenges that she faced and how she overcame them
- The importance of exercise for a healthy mind and body
- Creating something of her own, while working in a family business
- Building Rural Women's Exercise
- What she has learnt along the way.
 
If you are looking for more information about what Melissa mentioned, check out the links below.
MumSafe™ | Trainers - MumSafe™

You can find out more about Melissa and Rural Women's Exercise
https://www.instagram.com/rural_womens_exercise/
https://www.facebook.com/@melissaneilsenrwe

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Welcome to Episode 46 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Jemma Dingle from Blue Sky Heritage Eggs and we chat about her land ownership journey as well as all things chickens and pasture raised eggs.

We also chat about
- Her journey working in the mines
- Share investing
- Building up their real estate investments
- Buying a piece of land
- Starting a pasture raised egg business, and working with chickens
- What she has learnt starting a business
- Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home"
 
If you are looking for more information about what Jemma mentioned, check out the links below.
Pasture Raised Meat Direct from the Farmer - Piggy in the Middle

You can find out more about Jemma and Blue-Sky Heritage eggs below
https://www.instagram.com/blue_sky_heritage_eggs/
https://www.facebook.com/blueskyeggs

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Welcome to Episode 45 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Claudia Bryant from the Farm Life plan, throughout the chat we cover a range of topics including.

- Growing up in a failed succession plan
- Working with in agribusiness
- Side Hustles Vs Business
- Creating a business
- What Claudia has learnt from teaching primary producers and people creating a place to call home.

You can find out more about Claudia and Farm life plan below
Claudia Bryant | Farm Life Plan (@farmlifeplan) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094216395466
Farm Life Launchpad (farmlifeplan.com)
Claudia Bryant - YouTube

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Welcome to Episode 44 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Bronte Austin from Flock and Herd Nutrition and we talk about all things animal health and nutrition.

As well as,
- Growing up on a property
- Her Journey to becoming an animal nutritionist
- Why animal nutrition is so important
- What you should look our for in your business
- How can you improve you livestock business
- Her journey towards finding "A Place to Call Home"
 
You can find out about Bronte on the links below
Bronte Austin (nee Lloyd) (@flock_n_herd_nutrition) • Instagram photos and videos
Bronte Austin (nee Lloyd) | LinkedIn
https://www.facebook.com/flocknherdnutrition

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Welcome to Episode 43 of A Place to Call Home.

This week we chat to Luke Neill, who shares his story to finding A Place to Call Home.

Throughout the episode we will hear Luke talk about his journey so far as well as.
- Building a career in Mining and Gas
- Purchasing Real estate
- What he would have done differently looking back
- Purchasing a property
- Finding the right business model
- Some of his mistakes along the way and what he has learnt.

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