#79: Finding a Way Back to Farming with Nick Holliday from Belvedere Farm.
G’day and welcome to the A Place to Call Home Podcast, a podcast sharing the stories of people building a life in agriculture across rural Australia.
In this episode, I sit down with Nick Holliday from Belvedere Farm.
Nick and his wife Brydie are building a diversified farming business producing grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and eggs, selling their products direct to consumers.
But Nick’s pathway back into agriculture hasn’t been the typical one.
Coming from generations of agricultural families where each generation has had to start again, Nick spent time building a career in law, union organising and advocacy before eventually finding his way back to the land.
What started with buying a small parcel of land has gradually grown into a farming business built around direct-to-consumer sales, regenerative thinking, and creating a farm that could support the next generation.
This is a conversation about starting small, learning new enterprises from scratch, and building a resilient farm business over time.
In this episode, we chat about:
🌱 Growing up in agricultural families and the challenge of starting again
⚖️ Nick’s career in law, union organising and advocacy
🏡 Buying their first 20 acres and beginning their farming journey
🐄 Producing grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and eggs
📦 Building a direct-to-consumer farm business
🌾 Soil health and regenerative agriculture principles
📱 Using social media and storytelling to connect farmers and consumers
👨👩👦 Creating a farm business that could support the next generation
🧠 The importance of personal development and leadership in agriculture
Courses mentioned:
🌱 Holistic Management Training
🤝 Red Earth Community Foundation Leadership Program
Follow Nick and Belvedere Farm
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📸 Instagram: Belvedere Farm
🌏 Website: Shop | Eat from a Thriving Ecosystem — Belvedere Farm
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