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13 July 2008 We Care About Our Country - special Channel 7 documentary  

  Segment 1 - Channel 7 personality John Schluter introduces the documentary
  Segment 2 - John Schluter introduces fourth generation grazier Charles Burke and they discuss the importance of water
  Segment 3 - Bowenville farmer Kim Bremner talks water use efficiency practices with Channel 7's Bridget Adams
  Segment 4 - Channel 7 personality and Every Family Needs A Farmer ambassador Shane Webcke talks with the Smith family from "Mt Panorama" at Rolleston about balancing environmental and commercial interests
  Segment 5 - Michael Lyons from "Wambiana" at Charters Towers introduces Bridget to natural weed control. In the case of the Lyons family, this involves using camels to control the woody weed parkinsonia
  Segment 6 - John Schluter and Charles Burke discuss climate change and Bridget then catches up with Dalby farmer Wayne Newton to talk about some the latest farming developments
  Segment 7 - Bridget and Wayne look at some of the amazing advances in crop development while John and Charles discuss the place of genetic modification both on farm and within the marketplace
  Segment 8 - John and Charles talk about carbon sequestration before Bridget meets with Injune grazier Justin MacDonnell to talk about the sequestration potential offered by well managed grasslands
  Segment 9 - In the final segment, the various participants wrap up their views on the ties between the environment and farming

22 Mar 2008

Romavilla - Bridget takes in the delights of one of Queensland's oldest wineries - Romavilla at Roma
1 Mar 2008 Queensland Weekender - North Queensland Special - hosted by Bridget Adams
  Weekender 1 - At home with Bridget Adams and Damien Curr on their property south-west of Cooktown
  Weekender 2 - The Sanderson family moved their farming enterprise from Central to Northern Queensland and in this segment, demonstrate navy bean (baked bean) production on a former cane farm near Ayr
  Weekender 3 - Bridget joins a group of school children getting a taste of outback life on Wambiana Station near Charters Towers with the Lyons clan
  Weekender 4 - Author Jacque Duffy talks about her move from the city to Innisfail and her children's books which focus on explaining farming
  Weekender 5 - More from Bridget's family
12 Apr 2008 Queensland Weekender - Central Queensland Special - hosted by Shane Webcke and Bridget Adams
  Blackwater - Shane and Bridget travel through Blackwater                
  CarlieWard - Shane and Bridget join cattle producer and vet Carlie Ward in the yards
  McCamley - Shane and Bridget visit the McCamley family to check out high tech cattle work
  Staircase - The duo tackle the Staircase Range
  CQ Fort - Shane and Bridget enjoy some morning tea with at Old Rainworth Fort at Springsure
  Smith - As well as discussing ongoing environmental works, Shane and Bridget also get to take part in a Smith family birthday party
  Emerald - in Emerald, the team check out Fairbairn Dam
   
11 Aug 2007 Landline Special on the Every Family Needs A Farmer campaign
11 Aug 2007 Queensland Weekender - South West Queensland Special