Dr. Emily Buddle is a Senior Research Fellow and lead of the Food Values Research Group, contributing to projects within the ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development. Driven by her natural curiosity, she uses creative and qualitative methods to research agri-CULTURE, understanding the social, cultural and ethical aspects of agricultural production, food and science. Emily enjoys working with Australian and international colleagues from universities such as Australian National University and The University of Nottingham, and industry partners from across the agricultural sector.Before returning to academia in 2022, Emily ventured into the public and private sectors, wielding her expertise as a project/policy officer and agricultural extension specialist. Her roles in these domains have not only allowed her to foster her passion for communication and facilitation but have also allowed her to grow her project management skills and establish extensive networks across Australian agricultural industry. In the midst of her professional interests, Emily's spirit thrives in her rural life, adding “farmer” to the many number of hats she wears, overseeing a sheep, beef cattle, and grain business with her husband and “mini farmer”. While recognising that she cannot "do it all", Emily attempts to balance her academic pursuits and the joys and challenges of farming and motherhood, and hopes to be an example of what it means to be dedicated, innovative and grounded in practicality.Dr. Emily Buddle's unique journey serves as a testament to the infinite possibilities that lie at the intersection of academia and real-world impact. With her appetite for knowledge, dedication to communication and research translation, and deep-rooted connection to the land, she continues to inspire and shape the future of research at the intersection between agriculture and community, all while nurturing her own thriving farm and family.