Summer yarns: ‘Dairy farming saved my life’ | Bonus episode

Talking Dairy

Welcome to the first of our Talking Dairy summer yarns. In this bonus episode, we revisit a moment from the inspiring story of Emma Walton, a young contract milker from Waikato. Hear how dairy farming not only saved her life but also gave her purpose and strength. Emma shares her top strategies for coping with stress and why she thinks farming is more than just a job.

Listen to the full episode here: 'Dairy farming saved my life' | DairyNZ

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. How farming helped Emma get her spark back (00:00:53)

3. Emma's key pillars for mental health (00:06:04)

4. Emma's traffic light system for coping with stress (00:09:00)

5. Episode summary (00:10:38)