Wollomi Wild is a family farm in Colo, nestled at the base of the Blue Mountains and the home and livelihood of three Generations of the Ward family.

University of Wollongong Journalism student EMILY WARD went home for a weekend and quizzed her family on the anxieties of being small farm owners.

Teenagers Patrick and Grace, who work the farm on weekends, father and business owner Peter and allegedly retired Grandfather Mervyn all spoke about the conflicts of the hard, financially insecure life but the loyalty they feel to their history and their land.

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In: 		[Tractor engine starting] ‘My Grandfather’s Dad bought it…
Out: 	… I wanna keep it in the family.’ [Tractor fades. Bird Call]
Duration: 	2:02

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Website: http://emilyjward.wordpress.com/category/my-journalism/

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PHOTO by Emily WARD [From Left: Mervyn, Grace, Patrick, Peter Ward]

The Ward Family Farm

Mervyn Ward is allegedly retired, but continues to work on the family farm with his son and grandkids. He talks to Emily Ward about farming life and how it has changed.
(Apologies for the background noise, his wife was making dinner)

(Photo by Emily Ward)

Mervyn WARD - Farm Talks

Patrick Ward (16) talking to Emily Ward about his family farm and his ideas about the future. 

(Photo by Emily Ward)

Patrick WARD - Farm Talks

Peter Ward is the owner and manager of Wollomi Wild, his small family farm. He talks to Emily Ward about its past and future.

(Photo by Emily Ward)

Peter WARD - Farm Talks

Grace Ward (14) talks to Emily Ward about the family farm and how it has influenced who she is. 
(Photo by Emily Ward) 

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