There are sheep farmers, and then, there’s Lady Ba Ba. My guest today is an incredible advocate for agriculture and the industry is lucky to have her. Through her social media platforms, she educates people about the wonders of wool and takes on some tough topics, often successfully turning critics into fans. With such a bubbly personality, it’d be a waste if we didn’t see more of her. So, thankfully you can also catch her on television. Lady Ba Ba, otherwise known as Mel McGorman joins me now to discuss:

• Mel has a sheep and grain farm in South Australia and shares her favourite place there.
• Her first viral post, which was footage of a bushfire and it’s impact which, made international news.
• Wool is an amazing fibre and most are unaware it is fire resistant.
• The argument and reasoning around the practice of live sheep export and, the facts around this method.
• As a farmer and a mum, Mel uses social media to share stories about the reality of raising a family on the land.
• Mel shares the opportunities which have arisen with social media and, the importance of ‘putting yourself out there’.
• With the cost of living, Mel explains the different sorts of meat we can be eating to reduce costs.
• Supporting local farmers and butchers.
• Her experience on Channel 7’s “South Aussie with Cosi” https://southaussiewithcosi.com.au/
• What Mel loves most about working on the land.
• The most unexpected thing to happen on this journey.
• Dissolving misconceptions around farming and looking after animals.
• Mel’s ultimate dream for the future.

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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