S3 Ep 19 - FarmHer Hands
09/14/24 • 24 min
As two sisters working on neighbouring properties in outback Queensland, they’ve spent long, hot days in blistering sun, battled climate extremes and felt the effects of the harshest conditions. You could say, it’s all part of the job. But something that shouldn’t be part of a day’s work – is skin cancer. From a frightening first-hand experience with melanoma, comes a delightful balance between practicality and fashion. FarmHER Hands launched in December 2023. The line of stylish UPF50+ gloves are now finding their way to farms across the nation. The founders of the business, Shona Larkin and Angie Nisbit join me now to discuss:
- Living on neighbouring properties near Hughendon in North West Queensland and their favorite place on the farm.
- Working with their hands is a vital when on the land and, the point for Angie that the condition of her skin was noticeable to others.
- The dangers of the Australian sun and the damage caused by UV rays.
- Shona shares her experience of a health scare after returning to the farm.
- The experience of losing a friend to melanoma and how this planted a seed that we all needed to look after our skin more carefully.
- The start of ‘FarmHer Hands’. https://farmherhands.com/
- The feedback from the gloves and how they come up with their designs.
- A lot more women are taking on careers in ag and, the women purchasing these items.
- The beginnings of starting a business and managing the growth and scale of this business being run from outback Queensland.
- What Angie and Shona are most proud of since launching.
- The most unexpected thing to happen along the way.
- The challenge of starting a business from a rural location.
- The ultimate dream for FarmHer Hands.
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.
Links:
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
As two sisters working on neighbouring properties in outback Queensland, they’ve spent long, hot days in blistering sun, battled climate extremes and felt the effects of the harshest conditions. You could say, it’s all part of the job. But something that shouldn’t be part of a day’s work – is skin cancer. From a frightening first-hand experience with melanoma, comes a delightful balance between practicality and fashion. FarmHER Hands launched in December 2023. The line of stylish UPF50+ gloves are now finding their way to farms across the nation. The founders of the business, Shona Larkin and Angie Nisbit join me now to discuss:
- Living on neighbouring properties near Hughendon in North West Queensland and their favorite place on the farm.
- Working with their hands is a vital when on the land and, the point for Angie that the condition of her skin was noticeable to others.
- The dangers of the Australian sun and the damage caused by UV rays.
- Shona shares her experience of a health scare after returning to the farm.
- The experience of losing a friend to melanoma and how this planted a seed that we all needed to look after our skin more carefully.
- The start of ‘FarmHer Hands’. https://farmherhands.com/
- The feedback from the gloves and how they come up with their designs.
- A lot more women are taking on careers in ag and, the women purchasing these items.
- The beginnings of starting a business and managing the growth and scale of this business being run from outback Queensland.
- What Angie and Shona are most proud of since launching.
- The most unexpected thing to happen along the way.
- The challenge of starting a business from a rural location.
- The ultimate dream for FarmHer Hands.
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.
Links:
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
Previous Episode
S3 Ep 18 - The Outback Long Ride
It takes incredible strength of character to turn something tragic into something hopeful. That’s what one young rural woman has done following the tragic loss of both her parents. After losing her father to a heart condition when she was just 12 years old, she then lost her mother to a rare form of cancer. Her horses became her lifeline. Now, they are her full-time companions as she rides 5-and-a-half thousand kilometres across outback Queensland and NSW, to raise money for cancer research. The incredibly resilient woman in the saddle, Sarah Wheeler joins me to discuss:
- Sarah’s favourite rural place she has visited so far along her epic journey.
- Sarah’s current location as she rides 5-and-a-half thousand kilometres across outback Queensland and NSW.
- The reason she is riding for charity and, how her parents have been her inspiration to keep going.
- Her childhood and the influence her parents had on Sarah becoming a strong rural woman.
- The planning that’s gone into this trip and, the people she has met along the way.
- Sarah’s horses have been loyal companions in the face of her immense loss.
- The support crew and horse float which, turns out to be much needed when there are cream rocks around.
- As well as being a healing pilgrimage for Sarah, she also wants to make a difference in the fight against cancer and, how we can support her through ‘Pancare’
- How her horses ‘Shifty’ and ‘Sally’ are going on this long trip and, their daily ride routine.
- How Sarah is documenting her trip as well as a map of where she is right now.
- What Sarah loves most about being a rural woman.
- Sarah shares very openly about the common misconceptions about grief.
- Sarah’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.
Links:
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram
Next Episode
S3 Ep 20 - A Little Bit Agricultural
On this podcast we aim to show-off our best agricultural minds to listeners. My guests today have the same goal – but to viewers. A Little Bit Agricultural is a video series that aims to entertain and educate anyone who is a little curious about how their food and fibre is produced. Hosted by celebrity fisherman Andrew Hart and agricultural scientist Oscar Giudici. To learn more about the show – Andrew and Oscar join me now to discuss:
- Oscar's favorite places from his travels since launching the series and hear about some impressive farms he’s visited.
- Andrew, a seasoned host of ‘Hook, Line and Sinker’ for 20 years, shares how he transitioned from finishing to exploring the farming industry, despite having limited knowledge about agriculture.
- Andrew discusses the motivation behind the series ‘A Little Bit Agricultural’
- Oscar, with his background in agricultural science, joins Andrew to create a compelling narrative, blending adventure motorcycle travel with agricultural insights.
- Hear how Oscar’s passion for adventure motorcycle travel has intertwined with the project, offering a unique perspective throughout the series.
- The dwindling interest in agricultural science and how the series aims to inspire a new generation to explore this exciting field.
- The people they have met along the way and the perception barriers commonly associated with farming.
- Shedding light on the farming industry and rural lifestyle and, the surprising elements they’ve encountered.
- The most unexpected thing that has happened since the series began.
- Common misconceptions about agriculture and filming on the land.
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.
Links:
Connect with @angieasimus on Instagram
Partnered with Australian Farmers
Follow @australianfarmers on Instagram
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