We’re sitting down with Lauren Roellgen this week. She wears a few different hats including aa an Associate Director at LAWD, a farmer-in-training on her family farm, and the Chair of the Future Farmers Network. She shares her family’s inspiring journey from Germany to Australia, how they built a successful cotton farming enterprise, and the modern challenges of succession planning, sustainability, and innovation in agriculture.

In this episode, you will hear:
- Lauren's family journey from Germany to Australia

- The Evolution of Tyuna Farming

- Her parents becoming Cotton Growers of the Year

- Lauren's Career in Agribusiness & the Decision to Return Home

- Succession Planning & The Future of Australian Cotton

- The Future Farmers Network & Supporting Young People in Ag

- Balancing Multiple Roles in Agriculture

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Lauren

03:06 The Family Farm and Its Legacy

05:51 Transitioning Back to Farming

08:48 Career Path and Professional Experience

11:52 The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture

15:04 The Impact of Succession Planning

18:12 Recognition and Achievements in Cotton Farming

21:07 Sustainability and Innovation in Agriculture
23:45 Future Farmers Network and Its Evolution

27:03 Balancing Multiple Roles in Agriculture

30:04 Advice for Future Generations in Agriculture

This episode is in paid partnership with Cotton Australia. Humans of Agriculture retains editorial control of the content.

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