In this episode of the myCOW podcast, Shaun Balemi sits down with Tangaroa Walker for an honest conversation about resilience, farming, family and the long road to farm ownership.
For the first time, Tangaroa shares the story behind his recent farm purchase, including the highs, setbacks and big decisions that shaped the process. From growing up across 16 different homes and finding stability through farming, to building Farm4Life and using his platform to pursue farm ownership, Tangaroa’s story shows what persistence can look like when it is backed by purpose, trusted people and a clear reason to keep going.
Shaun and Tangaroa talk about the value of good support systems, the role of equity partners, why trust matters in business and how Tangaroa is thinking about the next stage of his farming future. They also discuss his plans to focus on the farm over the next two years, test new technology on-farm and continue helping more people understand what good farming can look like.
Key takeaways:
Strong support systems can make hard decisions easier to carry.
Farm ownership often takes persistence, flexibility and a willingness to rethink the plan.
The right equity partners bring shared values, not only capital.
Tangaroa’s new farm will give him a place to test technology, systems and products in a practical setting.
Farm4Life continues to create new pathways for people to learn about farming and build industry skills.
Listen now to hear Tangaroa’s full story, from the hard moments to the new chapter ahead.
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