R2Kast - People in Food and Farming/All In

• R2Kast 376 – Ketrin Kastehein on youth work, 4H, and leading Rural Youth Europe

  Today we welcome Ketrin Kastehein onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Ketrin is the chairperson of Rural Youth Europe and brings a fascinating perspective from Estonia where youth work is not just a passion but a recognised profession. 🇪🇪✨We hear how she grew up between city and rural life, at once a capital girl and a countryside girl, before finding her place through dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and youth activism. From joining 4H at eight years old to studying a degree in youth work, her story shows the power of grassroots youth groups to shape leaders. 💃🌿Ketrin shares her experiences with the International Farm Youth Exchange programme in the United States, where she lived with farming families and saw American rural culture first-hand. She reflects on how 4H across the world offers young people the chance to learn life skills, connect internationally, and grow in confidence. 🌍🤝We explore her journey onto the Rural Youth Europe board, the challenges and opportunities of leading an umbrella organisation that has been around for almost 70 years, and how she balances tradition with modern needs. She also speaks about her current role as a school youth worker, blending formal and non-formal education so that students gain confidence, citizenship skills, and a sense of belonging. 🎓💡This episode is full of insight into cultural identity, leadership, and the future of rural youth. An inspiring story of someone who has turned local opportunities into a global impact. 🌱🌟Enjoy! 😊#KetrinKastehein #RuralYouthEurope #YouthWork #4H #InternationalFarmYouthExchange #IFYE #YouthDevelopment #Estonia #RuralYouth #GlobalCitizenship #SoftSkills #NonFormalEducation #LeadershipJourney #YouthEmpowerment #SchoolYouthWork #CommunityBuilding #ActiveCitizenship #CulturalExchange #FutureLeaders #GlobalYouth #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming #RuralLeadership #YouthOpportunities #InspiringStories #EducationForAll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 375 – Sally Crowe on crofting, wool handling, and living the dream in Caithness

  Today we welcome Sally Crowe onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Sally is well known to many from This Farming Life and has built a life she truly calls living the dream up in Caithness. 🐑🏴We hear how her journey has taken her across the world, from the shearing sheds of Western Australia to the global stage of the Golden Shears in New Zealand. Sally tells me about the buzz of being part of the Scottish shearing team, the skill behind wool handling, and the intricacies of presenting a fleece to perfection. ✂️🌏Our conversation also takes in life on the croft, travelling abroad, and the joy of building a lifestyle where she can focus on health and happiness. Sally’s humour, honesty, and passion for her craft shine through. An inspiring listen that captures the spirit of crofting, competition, and community. 🌱✨Enjoy! 😊#SallyCrowe #ThisFarmingLife #Crofting #Caithness #WoolHandling #ShearingLife #GoldenShears #ScottishShearingTeam #RuralScotland #CroftLife #ShearingSheds #WesternAustralia #NewZealandShearing #FleecePreparation #FarmingCommunity #SheepFarming #WoolTrade #R2Kast #GlobalFarming #FarmStories #WomenInFarming #AgricultureLife #FarmingPodcast #LivingTheDream #ScottishAgriculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 374 – Tracey and Tom Davy on transformation, bodybuilding, and balancing family with fitness

  Today we welcome Tracey and Tom Davey onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ Tracey is from the same village on Arran as me and over the past year has gone through a huge transformation, both physically and mentally. From realising she was unhappy at 90 kilos to now preparing for her first bodybuilding show, her story is one of resilience and change. 💪✨Tracey opens up about the moment that pushed her to act, sparked by a school photo with her daughter, and how she has since lost over 30 kilos, found confidence, and discovered a passion for bodybuilding she never expected. Tom, her husband, has been alongside her not only as her partner but also as her coach, guiding her through nutrition, training, and the mental battles that come with competition prep. 🏋️‍♀️🥗We talk about the reality of balancing this with life as parents of two young girls, from 5am gym sessions to making time around work and childcare. The girls themselves are now joining in with their own weights and play gym sessions, showing how much of a family journey this has become. 💑🔥This chat is about more than bodybuilding. It is about mindset, family, and the power of deciding to make change. It shows how health journeys can inspire those around you and proves that parents really can carve out time to invest in themselves. Truly inspiring. 🌟Enjoy! 😊#TraceyDavey #TomDavey #BodybuildingJourney #FitnessTransformation #FamilyAndFitness #HealthyMum #MumLifeStrong #WeightLossJourney #FigureAthlete #PrepLife #GymMotivation #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #FitnessFamily #StrengthAndResilience #PlayGym #ArranStories #HealthyLifestyle #RelationshipGoals #CoachingAndMarriage #MindsetMatters #R2Kast #PeopleInFoodAndFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 373 – James Nixey on young farmers, rural youth, and leadership across borders

  Today we welcome James Nixey onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ James is the National Chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs, leading one of the UK’s largest rural youth movements. 🌱👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 He is also the Club Leader for Princes Risborough YFC, a club he first joined back in 2008, and his journey from there has carried him all the way to the national stage. ⭐James and I reflect on our shared time in Slovenia at the European Rural Youth Parliament, where rural youth from 22 countries came together to learn, share, and shape a better future. 🇸🇮🌍 We talk about the atmosphere of those events, the friendships made, and why Slovenia might just be Europe’s best kept secret. 🏞️Beyond youth work, James shares his personal story of being an electrician who never farmed himself but grew up rooted in agriculture. His reflections on leadership, resilience, and the role of young farmers in connecting communities make for a powerful conversation. ⚡🌾A brilliant chat that shows how farming values extend beyond the farm gate. 💡✨Enjoy! 😊#JamesNixey #NFYFC #YoungFarmers #RuralYouth #PrincesRisboroughYFC #Slovenia #LakeBled #YouthLeadership #RuralFuture #ElectricianLife #FarmingCommunity #EuropeanRuralYouth #AgricultureYouth #LeadershipJourney #UKFarming #YoungFarmersClubs #RuralDevelopment #NFYFCChair #R2Kast #FarmingPodcast #FarmStories #CommunityLeadership #RuralNetworks #AgricultureInTheUK #ResilientYouth #FutureOfFarming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• R2Kast 372 – David Tennant on the Royal Highland Show, leadership, and shaping the future of farming

  Today we welcome David Tennant onto the R2Kast! 🎙️ David is the Head of the Royal Highland Show, and his journey is a brilliant example of how someone not from a farming background can come to lead one of the most iconic events in agriculture. 🦌🎪We hear how David first encountered the Highland Show and the impact it had on him, before stepping into the role where he now oversees everything from livestock lines to innovation halls. He talks openly about the challenges of delivering a world-class event and how the Show continues to balance its proud traditions with the demands of a modern audience. 🐑🚜David speaks with me about the international influence of the Highland, welcoming visitors from across the globe, and why it is far more than just four days in June. For him it is about Scottish identity, connection, and showcasing farming and food at their very best. 🌍💬We also dive into his vision for the future — embracing sustainability, technology, and ensuring the next generation of young people see the Show as their stage to shine. His reflections on leadership, community, and the responsibility of carrying an event with more than two centuries of history are inspiring and full of honesty. ✨A fascinating insight into the man leading Scotland’s greatest agricultural celebration.Enjoy! 😊#DavidTennant #RoyalHighlandShow #ScottishAgriculture #HighlandShow #RHShow #FarmingPride #AgriCulture #FutureOfFarming #RuralScotland #YoungFarmers #HighlandShow2025 #AgInnovation #LivestockExcellence #AgriVoices #R2Kast #FarmersOfScotland #FarmingHeritage #AgLeadership #FoodAndFarming #HighlandShowMemories #FarmingCommunity #ShowGroundStories #CelebratingFarming #ScotlandTheBrave Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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