#109 | From Rodeo Royalty to Hay Farming: The Story of Dakota Baretta

Dakota recounts buying their established hay property during COVID after a tender process for another farm, crediting the previous owners for mentorship and client transitions. She describes shifting farm routines after kids, including hiring a nanny for stability, managing judgment about childcare, and structuring pay and housing. She offers advice on keeping personal passions, adding value in family businesses, and using practical tools like UHF baby-monitor radios and baby carriers for farm life.Baby Radio: https://www.digitalk.com.au/product-page/digitalk-pmr-sp8081-twin-pack-with-charging-craddlePlay Pen: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/376452281940?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=zrpvwwbhshq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&stype=1&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYDiscount Codes:Book Box - Use code Fabulous15 for a special discount at checkout!Start your next chapter here → https://bookbox.au/SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSELTTER: https://tr.ee/qd6wlKKB1W00:00 Meet Dakota Baretta01:17 Rodeo Love Story01:52 Rodeo Roots Family02:41 Miss Rodeo Journey04:26 Fundraising And Giving Back05:41 From Cane To Hay08:45 Finding The Dream Farm11:32 Farm Life With Babies15:26 Hiring A Nanny20:40 Asking For Help22:43 Advice And Farm Toolkit