{"podcast":{"title":"Agsolutely Fabulous","slug":"agsolutely-fabulous-6990954","podcast_index_feed_id":6990954,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/agsolutely-fabulous/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/agsolutely-fabulous","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/agsolutely-fabulous/20240806_120838_4b97f96dd7a9661dc0c78ce1a256c09d.png","author":"Katja Williams and Gillian Fennel","episode_count":75,"summary":"Agriculture Beyond the Headlines Hosted by two powerhouse Australian women in agriculture, Gillian Fennell and Katja Williams. Get ready to go beyond the headlines with honest, entertaining, and informed conversations about what’s really happening in the Australian agriculture and food industry . Each week, Gillian and Katja share their professional farming insights , tackling trending ag topics , rural news , and industry stories that shape the way we grow, produce, and consume food. From paddock to plate, we break down complex issues, bust myths, and spotlight the people and innovations driving modern farming. Whether you’re a farmer, ag enthusiast, or consumer curious about where your food comes from , you’ll laugh, learn, and gain a deeper understanding of the industry that keeps us fed, clothed, and thriving . 🎙️ New episodes weekly — informative, unapologetically real, and always #AgsolutelyFabulous.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agsolutely-fabulous-6990954"},"episode":{"title":"#72 | Going Beyond the Pantry & Prepping for Today's Uncertain World with Robyn Verrall","slug":"72-going-beyond-the-pantry-prepping-for-today-s-uncertain-world-with-robyn-verrall","published_at":"2026-05-01T19:00:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agsolutely-fabulous-6990954/72-going-beyond-the-pantry-prepping-for-today-s-uncertain-world-with-robyn-verrall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agsolutely-fabulous-6990954","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/agsolutely-fabulous/2786287","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/283014/2786287/agsolutely-fabulous/2026_05_02_09_50_53_6a012b1d-278f-4d5c-bd6d-e92f3128145c.mp3","summary":"In episode 72 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Robin Verrall—farmer, beef and lamb producer, author, publisher, and board and committee member in South Australia—about navigating global change, practical prepping, and supporting aging parents as winter approaches. They contrast city shopping habits with farm “pantry staples” and discuss readiness without panic buying, including keeping backups like flour, long-life milk, shelf-stable meals, gas cookers, battery backup landlines/radios, and organized, pest-proof storage, plus planning for power outages. They also discuss the emotional and social adjustments after COVID, including close contact in public spaces. For aging parents, they emphasize winter needs such as heating, wood/kindling, comfort foods in manageable portions, safer transport when driving becomes risky, staying connected through neighbors, and medication management via chemist blister packs, especially with dementia. Links & Resources Landcare Australia: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/ Find or Register a Group: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/find-a-group/ Learn how to Get Involved with Landcare here: https://youtu.be/3s74Lvmlutk 💕 Support Our Partners THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORS! Farm Table – Your online hub for all things ag, connecting farmers with resources, events, and opportunities. Check them out at https://farmtable.com.au/ Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout! Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/ Email us - agsolutelyfab@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W 00:27 Meet Robin Vel 01:09 World Feels Unstable 02:40 Pantry Prep Basics 06:50 Beyond Stockpiling 07:08 Kids and Kindness 08:44 Aging Parents in Winter 10:38 Safety and Connection 14:08 Medication Mana…","meta_description":"In episode 72 of Agsolutely Fabulous, Katja speaks with Robin Verrall—farmer, beef and lamb producer, author, publisher, and board and committee member in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1168,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agsolutely-fabulous-6990954/episodes/72-going-beyond-the-pantry-prepping-for-today-s-uncertain-world-with-robyn-verrall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agsolutely-fabulous-6990954/72-going-beyond-the-pantry-prepping-for-today-s-uncertain-world-with-robyn-verrall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}