We've been harbouring a curiosity for the Women's Land Army ever since Fanny Lumsden mentioned them in her Humans of Agriculture episode: From Country Halls to Nashville - The Fanny Lumsden Story - and we've finally found the expert that can give us the lowdown.

Ms Meghan Adams, historian at the Australian War Memorial, joins us to get all our questions answered about the women who stepped into agricultural roles they probably never expected themselves to be in during World War 2. 

Meg is passionate about getting the stories of these women out there, and we feel really grateful that we can bring this piece of history to you!

In this episode, Meg tells us all about:

• How she became a historian
• What was the Women's Land Army? When was it formed and why?
• Australia's role as a food provider for allied nations and the women who kept the agriculture industry ticking over 
• How many women were Land Army "Girls"?
• Where were these women recruited from?
• What kind of jobs were they doing out on the farms?
• Why was there scepticism and how did they overcome it?
• The breaking down of stereotypes and barriers that lead to further employment of women post-1945

To read more head to Australian War Memorial - Women's Land Army