"Just a Farmer" with Leila McDougall

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Today on the show, we talk about a unique film that is breaking ground in rural communities. Australian farmer, entrepreneur, and filmmaker Leila McDougall, joins us to talk about her feature film, “Just a Farmer.” The film explores mental health and demonstrates the essential contributions that farmers make. Leila saw a need to ignite discussions about rural life, and sought out to produce this film on her family’s farm in Victoria, Australia. Released in March 2024, the film has been taking the world by force, turning a focus on mental health in Agriculture.

We are excited to support Leila and her film, and hope that our listeners do the same! Leila not only had a helping hand in producing/promoting the film, but plays a lead role as well. Watching her and other actors like Robert Taylor (famously known for his role as Walt Longmire) star in this emotional roller coaster of a film, reminds us about the struggles that all rural communities face, and not just our own in America.

In this episode we cover:

• Leila’s mission to authentically represent what rural life in Australia is really like
• Getting the film seen by everyone. Not just Ag communities, but metropolitan areas too
• The impact that nurturing our mental health has on ourselves and those around us
• The stresses that go with being a farmer or rancher
• How the film is changing lives and what Leila learned through the production process

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• Follow Leila on Instagram @leilasmcd, and don’t forget the official @justafarmermovie!
• To find out more about the film, and more importantly, to watch it, visit justafarmer.com
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Are you looking for more Cattleman U Podcast episodes like this one? We have handpicked these relevant past episodes so that you can keep up on what is happening in our industry!

• Check out Envisioning a Healthy Lifestyle for Rural American with Bailee Cooper
• Listen to Embracing the Evolution of Your Role on the Operation with MP Sass

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