Being Open to Opportunities, Change, and People in Your Farm Life with Nicola Westlake

Recording date: July 22, 2026 Welcome to the second season of Food, Flowers, & Fun: Visits with farm women from around the world! Episode thirty-six features Nicola Westlake of Westy and Worzel as we discuss:

Finding the opportunities in “voluntary redundancy” Integrating into an established farm family as the “in-law” Negotiating farm rental agreements Creating new meaning and purpose post-farming And much, much more…

You will love this persistent and adaptable farmer! #IYWF2026 A GIFT FOR LISTENERS (FROM NICOLA): Homeopathy for the Stressed-Out Farmer: Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Well-being (No cost to attend) ‘Homeopathy for the Stressed-Out Farmer’ is a 1.5-hour webinar presented by experienced homeopath Sara Kernohan and retired dairy farmer Rafe Nauen. The webinar provides guidance on selecting appropriate remedies for various life and farm stresses, self-prescribing, managing your own case, recognizing when professional medical help is needed, and exploring additional support options. The webinar includes lifetime access to the recording and downloadable course notes. Access the webinar here: https://learning.wholehealthag.org/webinar-homeopathy-for-the-stressed-out-farmer About Nicola: From a career in training and development for conservation, nature and culture, Nicola met her husband, who was farming with his brother on the south Devon "Jurassic Coast" in the UK. They met in 2004, and Nicola became increasingly involved in the farming business, which is currently a 250-acre organic beef farm with around 50 breeding cows and followers. The farm is mostly permanent pasture of fairly high nature conservation value owned by the National Trust. In the past couple of years, they have had to focus on succession and planning for the future, which has presented challenges. Throughout this, it has been important for her to retain her identity and connection to the land. Connect with Nicola at:

Westy and Worzel Website: https://westyandworzel.co.uk/ Whole Health Agriculture Website: https://wholehealthag.org/

Connect with K at:

Website: https://www.penlightfarmers.com YouTube: @k.castrataro3466 Facebook and Instagram: @penlightfarmers Podcast (audio): https://www.penlightfarmers.com/podcast Podcast (video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIVBn53rrIsTwS4ag6hH4DHnxG_Lxqt7x