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Free 90-minute online workshop for farm owners
When did running on empty become normal?
Farming comes with plenty of pressure. But when stress, exhaustion and overwhelm become part of everyday life, it's easy to miss the warning signs of burnout.
Join Tracy Secombe and Jeremy Hutchings from Farm Owners Academy for Beating Burnout & Increasing Resilience, a free 90-minute online workshop where you'll learn how to recognise the signs of burnout, understand where you sit on the burnout scale and discover practical strategies to manage stress, build resilience and feel more in control.
Featuring the real-life experience of farm owner Cassandra Kath
Live online workshop – FREE
Two sessions to suit your schedule
Wed 9 Dec, 7:00PM AEDT
OR
Thu 10 Dec, 12:00PM AEDT
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There's always a reason to keep pushing.
The weather changes. A staff member calls in sick. There's another job that can't wait. And because it's your farm, you do what needs to be done.
But over time, the pressure can start taking its toll.
You're waking up tired, finding it harder to switch off, getting frustrated more easily, or feeling like you're constantly playing catch-up. Even when you do get a break, you struggle to properly relax.
And the worrying part? After a while, it can all start to feel normal.
That's how burnout can creep up on even the most capable, hardworking farm owners. You become so accustomed to pushing through that you stop recognising the warning signs.
The good news is that you don't have to wait until you hit breaking point to do something about it.
What you'll discover in 90 minutes
Learn how to recognise burnout before it takes a greater toll on your health and wellbeing, and discover practical ways to manage the pressure of farming without losing your passion for it.
Recognise the warning signs of burnout
Burnout can creep up gradually, especially when you've become used to pushing through stress and exhaustion.
- The five stages of burnout and the symptoms of each
- Why farming culture makes the early warning signs so easy to miss
- How knowing your stage gives you the clarity to start changing it
Hear from a farm owner who's been there
Cassandra Kath was up at 3:30 every morning, running on caffeine, and unable to remember whole years of her life before she realised something had to change.
- What burnout actually looked like in her dairy business and her life
- The turning point that shifted everything
- How she reclaimed more than 20 hours a week and grew her business in the process
Practical tools to reduce burnout and build resilience
Discover Tracy's three-step approach to reducing burnout and building resilience by mastering yourself, your time and your farm business.
- How your beliefs and habits are keeping you stuck, and how to start shifting them
- Simple strategies to protect your energy and reclaim time for what matters
- How to look at your business structure so it stops relying entirely on you
This workshop is for you if...
- ✓You're a farm owner or part of a farming family juggling the constant demands of running a business.
- ✓You often feel exhausted, stressed or overwhelmed, but tell yourself it's just part of farming.
- ✓You find it difficult to switch off, slow down or take time for yourself without feeling guilty.
- ✓You've noticed changes in your energy, sleep, mood or motivation and want to understand what might be behind them.
- ✓You want practical strategies to manage stress and build resilience through the inevitable ups and downs of farming.
- ✓You want to keep doing what you love without letting the pressures of farming take over your life.
You don't need to be burnt out to benefit
- ✓You might be managing well but want to recognise the warning signs before stress becomes a bigger problem.
- ✓You may already know you're under too much pressure but aren't sure where to start making changes.
- ✓You don't need to have experienced burnout before. Understanding how it develops can help you recognise the signs earlier.
- ✓You don't need to make major changes to your farm business overnight. The workshop focuses on practical steps you can begin taking.
This workshop isn't a substitute for professional mental health or financial support. If you're currently experiencing severe emotional distress or acute financial pressure, please reach out to a qualified professional first.
Meet your hosts
Tracy Secombe
Director of Wellbeing, Farm Owners Academy
With more than 30 years of experience across coaching, business and personal development, Tracy is passionate about helping people improve their wellbeing and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Having experienced burnout herself, Tracy understands how easily stress and exhaustion can become your normal without you even realising it.
In this workshop, Tracy will help you recognise the warning signs of burnout, understand the beliefs and habits that contribute to it, and learn practical strategies to build lasting resilience.
Jeremy Hutchings
Managing Director, Farm Owners Academy
Jeremy grew up on a mixed farming enterprise at Yerong Creek in NSW, studied Agricultural Science, Economics and Trade, and has spent his career in farm and agribusiness consulting. He now lives with his wife Jane and their four children on a farm near Cootamundra.
Jeremy has experienced burnout three times in his own career. He knows what it costs, and he knows what it takes to come back from it.
Jeremy brings a practical farm business perspective to the workshop, helping connect the strategies Tracy shares with the everyday pressures and responsibilities of running a farm.
What farm owners are saying
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"Life before was very busy and looking back the overwhelm of life was insane. I got to a point of burnout and knew it was time to do something. Farm Owners Academy will give you the tools and the support you need to change your life."
Joe & Lauren Ross, Dryland Croppers, South Australia
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"Now we both live much healthier lives and realise the impact our mental health plays in our happiness. The changes we have made have been life changing."
Prue & Chris Lynch, Dryland Croppers, Victoria
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"Farm Owners Academy has been unreal for us. We went from burnout and poor succession planning to a successful handover and a farm under management for two years. The business is now thriving and giving us the lifestyle we actually want."
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"There are so many benefits. I just don't think anyone should be concerned about getting into an event like this. It just gives you some clarity on what you're doing personally and in the business — knowing where you're going and where you're at."
Rick Morris, Sheep Farmer, South Australia
Frequently asked questions
No. This workshop is just as relevant if you're managing the demands of farming but want to recognise the warning signs before stress becomes a bigger problem. You'll learn about the five stages of burnout and how to identify patterns you may not have noticed.
That's exactly why this workshop exists. You don't need to have reached burnout to benefit. Tracy walks you through the five stages so you can see where you currently sit and what to watch for before it becomes a bigger problem.
Yes. Whether you're involved in cropping, livestock, dairy, horticulture or mixed farming, the principles covered apply to the personal and business pressures that come with running a farm.
You'll receive an email confirming your registration, along with the details you need to join your chosen online session.
This workshop provides education and practical strategies, but it doesn't replace professional medical or mental health support. If you're experiencing severe distress or burnout symptoms that are affecting your ability to function, please seek support from a qualified health professional.
Yes, completely free. Farm Owners Academy is hosting this 90-minute online workshop to help farming families better understand burnout and develop practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience.
Towards the end, we'll briefly introduce some of our programs and events for those who'd like more support. There's no obligation to take the next step. You're welcome to simply enjoy the training and take away what you learn.
Yes. Both sessions cover the same content, so you only need to attend one. We've provided two times to make it easier to fit around your farming commitments.
Choose whichever session suits you best:
- Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 7:00 pm AEDT
- Thursday 10 December 2026 at 12:00 pm AEDT
You've made time for the farm.
Now make 90 minutes for yourself.
Farming asks a lot. It always has. But there's a difference between the hard work that comes with running a farm business and the kind of exhaustion that quietly hollows you out over time.
If you've been pushing through for longer than you care to admit, this workshop is a good place to start. It gives you a clearer picture of where you're at, and some practical tools to begin changing it.
Tracy and Jeremy have both experienced burnout firsthand. They know how easily it can creep up on you, and how much difference it makes when you start recognising the signs.
Choose your session and secure your place
Ninety minutes. Free. No obligation.
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