S3 Ep 11 - Gilgooma

Australian Farmers: Telling Our Story

A father-daughter duo is embarking on a bold venture to offer curious visitors, a front row seat to a day in the life of a traditional farmer. From lamb-marking to planting winter crops, and even fencing – whatever is on the agenda is an open book. Gilgooma located near Coonamble in north-west NSW is an 11,500-acre working property and now a farm-stay. Hire a cabin or book a camping experience and sit back to take in some bush magic. To learn more about Gilgooma’s diversification project Steve Goldsmith and his daughter Pip join me to discuss:

• Steve and Pip share their favourite place on their land.
• They explain their operation, what a day looks life and, how the seasons impact their work.
• They are working on a new farm stay and Pip shares her dream for this project.
• Gilgooma is not a hobby farm and the real and raw experience visitors can expect.
• Steve and Pip take us behind the scenes as we look at the daily jobs.
• Rural life often sounds very romantic on the outside but can have a lot of trials. Pip shares how important it is for people to see this side of life on the land. .
• The wildlife and scenery is beautiful and Pip shares what activities there are at Gilgooma.
• Pip’s plans to expand to events.
• Steve’s favourite thing about life on the land, a place he will never leave.
• The biggest misconception for Pip about this life.
• The most unexpected thing to happen.
• The ultimate dream for the future for both Pip and Steve.

We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.

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