Six years ago, South Australian accountant Tom Cosentino ditched his day job and bought a cattle property without ever having touched a cow before.
Relying on YouTube to learn the basics, Tom reckons his naivete has also helped endear him to other farmers willing to teach.
Hear how Tom feels great freedom without the ‘generational inertia’ behind him, and perhaps under less pressure than those who’ve inherited a family businesses.
He shares his rollercoaster experience as a first-generation farmer, alongside his wife Aimee and tractor-obsessed son, Ted.
Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Tom Cosentino's journey
02:15 From accountant to farmer: a new beginning
08:00 Learning the ropes and realities of farming
23:12 Decision-making during drought
40:02 Looking ahead: future aspirations and reflections
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