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Our strong Mother 💪🏼 putting in the hard yards! We bought another truck load of hay this week as unfortunately our animals still don’t have all the grass they need due to the effects of drought. They need a lot of sustenance to keep them going as we battle this ongoing drought affects. We would love your support in any donation to reach our goal to give financial relief, no matter how big or small💛 Link in Bio for more information 🙏🏼 🐑 �� 🐮 . . . . . #thisiscountryaustralia #farmlife #tough #supportaussiefarmers #remotecommunities #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #nswfarmers #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #farmersindrought #ruralphotohraphy #outback #storiesfromthesticks #abcmyphoto #drought #farmersindrought #droughtrelief #ruralroom #supportremotecommunities #gofundme #gofundmecampaign #farmanimals #animalfeed #animalfeeding #supportsmallbusiness #peoplehelpingpeople #southerntablelands #hilltopsregion #animallovers #donationswelcome (at Southern Tablelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhqld6HPFQ/?igshid=1iczmhilvzaot

[twillowfarm]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers out there today! 💛 We are so lucky to have such a loving, brave, patient mother who is the front woman behind Twillow Farm. Throughout the drought she has been so persevering and full of strength. Appreciating her today and every day💛 . . . . #mothersday #ladiesoftheland #graziher #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #strongwomen #storiesfromthesticks #thisiscountryaustralia #aussieag #nswfarmers #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #abcmyphoto #farmsindrought #ruralphotography #farmlife #farmersindrought #ruralaustralia #drought #australia https://www.instagram.com/p/CAAKb4AHEr7/?igshid=5qw32j80tlgg

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Did you know at the farms driest point we had to use bath water to grow our vegetables? It sounds wild, but when its the only available source of water during a drought, its important to make use of every bit of water you can! We are so proud of our mother for having the determination and strength to heave these heavy tubs of water in order to grow something! And didn’t they turn out just amazing? . . . #produce #homegrown #organicfarming #veggies #pumpkins #gardening #thisiscountryaustralia #farmlife #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #nswfarmers #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #farmersindrought #ruralphotohraphy #outback #storiesfromthesticks #abcmyphoto #prayingforrain #drought #farmersindrought #droughtrelief #ruralroom (at Southern Tablelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_uATWPHVct/?igshid=y7cjp8c4pa2q

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We are very happy to introduce to you the face behind Twillow Farm. This is who has been caring for the animals you have been donating towards. This is who has been working hard day after day heaving hay bales for hours so that every animal can get fed. This is who heaved heavy buckets of bath water to the garden every morning in order to grow us food, and caring for 3 of her 7 children who are recovering from debilitating medical conditions. She has always been a carefree, loving spirit. She is spending all of her spare time dedicated to recovering the farm of her dreams which for now.. seems to resemble a dry and dusty wasteland. She continues to be a relentless warrior.. But all warriors get tired too. This is our mother, Geraldine, also affectionately known as Gigi! We have been posting for so long about the struggle and sacrifice the drought has brought to us, and its painful to watch someone you love go through something so heart wrenching and not being able to change things. As it is quite small and considered a hobby farm, we have not received government funding. Our family’s life savings are gone, and the costs of the drought continue.. We continue to use our voices and we also need your help to do the same. Whether that is by telling a friend or family member, speaking or sharing about it on social media, or donating to us and then emailing our fund to others who may help….Our voices are one of the most powerful things in this world. It can create huge changes that ripple out and deeply effect the lives of others. We are choosing to use our voice to raise awareness of this drought, of the huge tolls it has to our farmers both mentally, financially, and physically even after it’s over…..and we raise our voices for our parents who have so much love to give to the world and especially to this farm. 📸@shonnyphotography . . . . #ladiesoftheland #graziher #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #storiesfromthesticks #thisiscountryaustralia #aussieag #nswfarmers #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #abcmyphoto #farmsindrought #animalcare #womeninspiringwomen #ruralphotography #farmlife #farmersindrought #bluemerle #blueheeler #ruralaustralia #drought #australia (at Southern Tablelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_rnA5hACof/?igshid=dzezej657h8o

[twillowfarm]

What 2 rainfalls can do within 2 weeks that we haven’t had for 2 years! After many happy dances we realized how much work is left to do & we really need your help. The cost that we have racked up during this drought are still affecting us to this day. Head over to the link in our bio to read on how you may able to help 🐑 🐴 🐮 📷 : @shonnyphotography . . . . . . #thisiscountryaustralia #farmlife #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #nswfarmers #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #farmersindrought #ruralphotohraphy #outback #storiesfromthesticks #abcmyphoto #prayingforrain #drought #farmersindrought #droughtrelief #gofundme (at Southern Tablelands) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_HYgx_g7gO/?igshid=1o1ilbbfmd8kq

[twillowfarm]

Still manually feeding our lovely animal friends because there’s no greenery to be seen! And if you’ve read our page you know our creek is still all dried up. Wishing and praying for rain every day🙏🏻💛 . . . #farmsindrought #droughtaustralia #ladiesoftheland #graziher #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #storiesfromthesticks #ruralphotography #thisiscountryaustralia #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #nswfarmers #aussieag #thisiscountryaustralia #storiesfromthesticks #farmersindrought #twillowfarm #drought #droughtrelief #outback #farmlife #ruralaustralia #droughtrelief #australia https://www.instagram.com/p/B8_GKlDg_gn/?igshid=1tizwblak88yv

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‼️OUR CREEK NOW COMPARED TO WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE BEFORE‼️ As you can see, what once was full, flowing, green and lush, has now been reduced to dust. Please consider heading to the link at the top of our page to read more and maybe consider donating- we would appreciate anything big or small. The drought is still impacting so many families all over Australia. We’re still wishing & hoping for rain here🙏🏻 . . . #thisiscountryaustralia #farmlife #creek #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #nswfarmers #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #ladiesoftheland #farmersindrought #ruralphotohraphy #outback #beforeandafter #storiesfromthesticks #prayingforrain #drought #farmersindrought #droughtrelief https://www.instagram.com/p/B8n8vteAoUv/?igshid=6gkmcf9muqd3

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Throughout this drought we have encountered a lot of struggle, and watching fellow Australians go through the similar or even more extreme circumstances can be devastating to experience. It’s been a hard few years for this country, and with these bushfires becoming a tipping point we wonder sometimes when we’ll catch a break or catch some rain. One thing this has taught me is just how life can be tough, but we can be tough too. Our hearts reach to one another in community and safety. Even here on social media I’ve found a little safe space where I feel I can connect with people who care about our story, who listen and respond to each other with kindness and understanding. With reports of rain on the way soon, I very much hope we can find time to take a breath this week. Remember to be kind to yourself, make time out of your day to breathe, and know that there are people on your side who are cheering you on. 💛💛💛 🐴 🌾. Art: @jessrachelsharp . . #thisiscountryaustralia #farmlife #whatdoesafarmerlooklike #nswfarmers #aussieag #allthingsagriculture #prayingforrain #farmersindrought #outback #storiesfromthesticks #prayingforrain #drought https://www.instagram.com/p/B7XDlm0AoGL/?igshid=1p663s750svky