Farming, Family, Mental Health and Taking Opportunities with James Knight

Welcome back to the Humans of Agriculture podcast hosted by Oli Le Lievre.

This week we sit down with James Knight, a farmer located at The Sisters down in South West Victoria.

- James shares his story from City boy who fell in love with agriculture (and subsequently a country girl!)

- James' story takes twist and turns through university, finding his feet, returning back to his wife's family property and then the need to head off again.

- This conversation talks about mental health and the times where James found himself 'in the dark'. He found through seeking Professional help and the support of those closest to him that he was able to get his life back on his own terms.

- James has sat in corporate farming operations as the operations manager at Warakirri Cropping, an assistant farm manager, and today how he and wife Georgie have grown the family business into the thriving business it is today.

This episode of the Humans of Agriculture podcast was recorded on the country of the Girai Wurrung people, we pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

If today's episode sparks any areas that you'd like to discuss more around mental health - Check out Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via www.lifeline.org.au, or the TIACS helpline on 0488 846 988. or at www.tiacs.org

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