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In this episode of Digging Deeper, the host interviews Lily McCole, a young farmer from Swifts Creek who has recently gone viral for her event recap on the Youth Agritech Expo. Lily shares her experiences growing up on a family farm, managing a diverse range of animals, and the challenges faced in modern farming. She also discusses her viral social media moment, organising the Youth Agritech Expo, and her aspirations for a future in farming and real estate. Despite her young age, Lily showcases impressive knowledge and dedication to agriculture while considering the role of technology in its future development.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:58 Going Viral: The Agritech Expo

02:01 Life on the Family Farm

05:31 Challenges of Running a Farm

07:23 Starting a Sheep Stud

10:40 Life as a Young Farmer

13:41 Working in Shearing Teams

14:34 The Rewards and Challenges of Shearing

15:06 Best Sheds for Food

15:47 Learning to Shear

16:15 Industry Changes and Shearing Rates

17:01 Experiences as a Young Female in Shearing

18:38 Favorite Job in the Shearing Shed

19:10 Future in Farming and Real Estate

21:52 Hobbies and Downtime

22:29 Youth Agritech Expo Involvement

27:45 Future of Agriculture and Technology

28:45 Surprising Student Engagement

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