Explore every episode of the podcast The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott
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| Brian Wehlburg | From Vision to Reality: Harnessing Holistic Management | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:23:46 | |
In this insightful episode, Charlie interviews Brian Wehlburg, an esteemed holistic management facilitator. Brian shares his extensive experience in holistic management, explaining its principles and the profound impact they can have on both the land and people managing it. Throughout the interview, Charlie and Brian explore the significance of adopting a holistic approach to farming and land management. They discuss how this approach not only improves the ecological health of the farm but also strengthens family and community bonds, ultimately leading to a more connected and sustainable way of living. The episode concludes with practical advice for farmers interested in implementing holistic management techniques, underscoring the potential for positive change in the agricultural sector. Show links:
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Chapters:
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| Dr. Libby Weaver | Unveiling the Emotional Undercurrents of Our Dietary Choices | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:35:19 | |
In this insightful episode, Dr. Libby Weaver discusses the often-overlooked connection between our emotional state, biochemistry, and dietary choices. Many individuals adopt strict dietary practices under the guise of health when, in reality, these choices are driven by underlying fears and a quest for control or perfection. Dr. Weaver stresses the importance of recognising when health-focused behaviours are actually fueled by deeper emotional issues, which can manifest as food restriction or an unhealthy focus on body image. She emphasises the need for a holistic approach that considers not just physical nutrition but also emotional well-being, highlighting how psychological factors can significantly influence our eating habits and overall health. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Chapters:
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| Biodynamic Rockstar: Ueli Hurter and the Centenary Tour Down Under | 08 May 2024 | 01:10:41 | |
In this special episode, join Charlie as he sits down with Ueli Hurter, a pivotal figure in the world of biodynamic agriculture. Ueli has shaped the contours of biodynamic farming on a global scale. Celebrating a monumental 100 years since Rudolf Steiner's Agriculture Lectures sparked the biodynamic movement, Ueli is touring Australia to honour this centenary. Born in Switzerland and deeply rooted in the biodynamic community through various roles Ueli brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our conversation. Tune in as we explore the past, present, and future of biodynamics with a true rockstar of the field during his landmark tour Down Under. Episode Links: Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners.
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| Nicho Plowman | Bringing together the worlds of meditation and regenerative agriculture | 02 Nov 2020 | 01:30:51 | |
Nicho articulately draws together the many parallels between meditation and regenerative agriculture in this long awaited interview with Charlie's cousin and co-founder of the worlds most used digital meditation platform Insight Timer (20million users). The connections with ones health, sense of purpose and the place from where one observes the film of our own lives in the ' conscious cinema of our mind' are highlighted, and the benefits of meditation as an antidote to the treadmill of life are explored by Nicho and Charlie. A life affirming conversation for those who are grappling with the speed and intensity of our times. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways There are many parallels between the philosophies of meditation and regenerative agriculture | Nicho had a 20 year period of ‘experimentation’ and pushing the boundaries somewhat before finding Vedic meditation 10 years ago | His challenges in that period created learning's that have enabled him to help others | He developed the Insight timer app which today has almost 20m meditators following it, over 10,000 meditation / yoga teachers and publishers, a 60,000 track library - and counting... more time spent on Insight each day than all other meditation apps, combined | Nicho just didn’t learn to meditate, he learned to teach it and has made it his life’s work to continue to help others experience a deeper conscious state ‘When people get up in the morning and go straight to fb where is their motivation?’ | Vedic meditation is practiced twice a day for 20 mins‘ | Our physiology is designed to be in a place where it is balanced and engaging purposefully’ | ‘There is no treatment in the world that we might find externally that can actually do a better job | ‘We have gone into the earth to rip up resources to extend life’ | Meditation is about restoring mental and physical and spiritual health through sitting further back in the conscious cinema of our mind, away from the front row of our lives. Meditation builds resilience to life | The soil is an encapsulation of life itself through its complexity, interplay and interdependence | Biodynamics reconnects people to their food, and inspires people to change behaviour | Do as I do, not as I say...setting an example of behaviours for our children is more important than telling them how to be | Treating the symptom is a 'proven failed strategy', were just playing a game of ‘whack a mole’ | ‘Behaviours don’t change until consciousness changes’ | ‘There is creative thinking and solutions out there....... but we’re just sucking up the stuff that’s negative’ | 'You need to go into the dark to appreciate the light’ | Meditation gives you a reminder of who your truly are | The foundation to the human experience is not just all of this individual external validation. The underlying part of where we came from is our universal Experience as it relates to the moment we were created’ Episode Links : Nicho Plowman - Insight Timer Co Founder and Vedic Meditation Teacher Insight Timer - free meditation app Harvest - restaurant, NSW Charlie Arnott - IG Tim Brown - meditation coach The One Wild & Precious Life - Sarah Wilson | |||
| Rachel Ward | The thespian making her mark in the world of regenerative agriculture | 26 Oct 2020 | 01:25:17 | |
In this episode Charlie talks to actress & director Rachel Ward. A little under thirty-three years ago Rachel and her husband Bryan Brown bought a small farm in the Nambucca Valley on the NSW coast. Until recently they had been managing the farm conventionally but the 2019 devastating bush fires launched her onto a very different trajectory… In this frank interview Rachel talks about how the bushfires were a catalyst for change and how since then she has jumped boots and all onto the regenerative agricultural train, implementing significant changes to her farming practices & lifestyle on the way. She is currently compiling a documentary focusing on the regenerative agricultural movement. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways I fell in love with the Nambucca valley, NSW, 30 years ago | I grew up on a farm in the Cotswolds in UK | Our farm was managed conventionally and recently we have moved to a more Regenerative approach . It’s not important to me that our children or grandchildren take over and live on the farm, more that they have had exposure to it and can make informed decisions about it in the future. | I am much more excited about farming now that we are managing it regeneratively. | It’s given her a whole new perspective, a holistic perspective on managing her farm, and the more she gets involved, the more rewards there are. | Farmers have a responsibility beyond their own property boundary, especially in regard to the use of chemicals, as it tends to move out of the landscape via water and air to other farms and ecosystems | NMS is a method of propagating native fungi to use to aim the breakdown of wood and lignified grass. | The Call of the Reed Warbler by Charlie Massy changed her life…….it was full of opportunity and hope, and she was completely electrified by it...just seems like a no brainer…| It doesn’t cost a cent to change a paradigm| Matching personal and business values with landscape needs can be challenging | To sell or not to sell my cows, that is the question, as ones emotional attachment to livestock can sometimes stand in the way of the best decisions for the landscape | Rachel is a big fan and appreciates the value of mentors | Rachel’s neighbours have joined forces and put their cattle together to move them around the combined properties to improve grazing management and soil health | Rachels property is in Gumbaynggirr country | Regenerative farmers are enthusiastic and ‘alive’ and ignited to the world and their properties | Farmers have a very serious role to play in the saving of the planet | Rachel supports 'eaters' to source and purchase regeneratively grown food, and in doing so contribute to the growth of these practices | The fires of 2019 were a major 'tension event' that was a catalyst for my regenerative journey | Rachel is a member of the Land to Market co-op which verifies the improvement of landscape through management by annually measuring biological activity and soil composition. Episode Links Rachel Ward a- IG Allan Savory Ted talk was totally inspiring to Rachel Kym Kruse Regen Ag consultant Call of the Reed Warbler - Charles Massy | |||
| Dr. Ron Ehrlich | Holistic dentist, environmental medicine man and regenerative farming advocate | 19 Oct 2020 | 01:19:59 | |
Dr Ron Ehrlich is far from a conventional dentist. After a 'normal' initial training in dentistry, Dr Ron started to connect the dots between oral hygiene, the influence that diet had on the development of the body, over all human health and the health of the soil in which that food was grown. Charlie explores with Ron his journey into his holistic approach to dental care and how regenerative agriculture plays a critical role in providing the quality of food necessary to promote good health. Dr Ron also dives into the topic of 'environmental medicine' and how we can mitigate against various detrimental impacts of chemicals, toxins and electro magnetic frequency radiation. Dr Rons breadth of knowledge provides a compelling perspective on the importance of the connection between dental, human and environmental health. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways The combination of biology, technology, psychology and freedom drew Ron to dentistry | There’s a huge amount of psychology and intimacy in dentistry | It’s a potentially very stressful environment for both dentist and patient with dentistry related vocations ranking 1,2 and 3 for the worst jobs in the world! | The mouth is connected to multiple organs and areas of the body not generally understood nor considered by the conventional dentistry fraternity | There are many parallels between holistic dentistry and regen agriculture in that it treats the causes not the symptoms, and focus on what one is in control of | Ron’s considered and non- confrontational approach to pushing the boundaries of dentistry has been very effective, reflected of one of his mantra’s ‘Get your house in order before being critical of others’ | Ruminant urine is a beautiful thing as it contains plant growth hormones and stimulates the production of plant based Pseudomonas syringae bacterium that floats up into the atmosphere and helps to seed rain! |Regen farming practices and outcomes are a no brainer for Ron who sits outside the agricultural world however is very connected to it via his patients mouths | 5 human stressors are environmental, emotional, nutritional, postural and dental | Gut, oral and soil biome are similar in that the more diverse these environments are the more healthy and resilient they will be | The resource isn’t the problem it’s the management of that resource that matters, there needs to be a holistic context for its management | Change will not come from government or professional organisations, they are slow to accept new ideas, they are protective of their own egos and reputations and they lack common sense | Environmental medicine is one of Dr Ron’s areas of study and advocacy - Only, approx. 5 % of environmental chemicals are formally tested | We are exposed to multiple chemicals over our lifetimes, 140,000 chemicals currently in the world increasing by 2-3,000 every year. We are also exposed to moulds, dust, and out gassing of chemicals |...and Electro Magnetic Frequency (EMF) radiation could be to the 21 st century what lead in petrol and tobacco was to 20th century | Sleep is our built-in, non negotiable life support system, 7-9 hours a night. Tips for listeners regarding environmental toxicities
Computers emit blue light which is in the ultra violet spectrum and impacts our melatonin levels | Building Biologists can help advise on the impacts of EMF in buildings. Links Dr. Ron Ehrlich – holistic health advocate, dentist, educator, podcaster and an internationally published author. Sydney Holistic Dental Centre – run in partnership with his brother Dr. Joshua Ehrlich Nourishing Australia Dr Ron helped found Nourishing Australia with Vicki Poulter, a NFP dedicated to healthy plants, healthy animals, healthy people and a healthy planet The Meter Man - A huge range of innovative farm, agricultural, horticultural meters, probes, instruments, tools and resources from David Von Pein The Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine ( ACNEM) in Victoria is a good place for health care professionals Low Tox Life Podcast – Alexx Stuart . For families and individuals looking for invaluable info.
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| Murray Prior | A model of urban corporate life to regenerative family farming. | 12 Oct 2020 | 01:26:07 | |
This episode with Murray Prior discusses his unfolding from the corporate sector to becoming a custodian of the land. He is gentle spoken and modest about his farming experience yet his thoughtful and deft practices supports his every word. He opens up about the importance of having good mentors and sharing knowledge with peers, that indigenous cultures teach us to care for the land and not own the land, and that the powers of observation are key to understanding country. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways: There was a search for some sort of higher purpose. Something that we could get involved in that frankly, even went past our own lifetimes | The big moment for me was when Charlie (Massy) was with me out in the paddocks. We had this nice moment where we were sitting and he was pointing out different things. He said to me “You know you don’t really own this place” | I’m not a religious person in a traditional sense but tapping into a sense of spirituality for the landscape of the indigenous people who had it before us and get into the feel of the place | I’m 48 years old now and I’m thinking, when this tree is a big tree it will be nearing the end of my time on the planet | I wanted my girls to understand that food doesn’t come in a polystyrene tray with glad wrap on it | One of the things that he does when he comes out is he’ll often go and grab some fresh green Eucalypt and he’ll pull that off as a branch. He’ll teach our girls that if you rub that on your armpit and then rub it on the ground, that’s his way of communicating with his ancestors | One of my big fears is if the girls found out we knew about climate change and knew we did nothing about it | There’s also a part of getting out of nature’s way. I’ve planted thousands of trees but there’s natural regen going on all the time | I think that being relatively new to the industry you don’t have the memory bank of seasons. While you might have some landscape literacy, you don’t have season literacy
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| Darren Robertson | The Farm loving chef who works on food metres, not food miles. | 05 Oct 2020 | 01:19:26 | |
Charlie interviewed chef Darren Robertson of the Three Blue Ducks fame at The Farm at Byron Bay where he moved to 5 years ago after, amongst other things, being the head chef at the world famous Tetsuya restaurant in Sydney. Darren also speaks frankly about the pressures and strains of the hospitality industry, his initial interest in cooking, what he looks for in staff, and his gratitude for his life's journey thus far. This is a conversation that will interest food lovers, farmers, the hospitality industry and everyone in between. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group.
Episode Takeaways : Establishing the Three Blue Ducks restaurant at The Farm at Byron Bay was a massive step up and into the world of farming and sourcing fresh produce directly from producers | Creative 'root to flower' cooking with food straight from the paddock | Australian salads are the best in the world! | Marco Pierre White was Darren's first culinary inspiration | Moved to Australia to work at the world famous Tetsuya in Sydney and fell in love with the food scene | Surfing was a game changer for keeping Darren focused and not falling down the rabbit hole of the late night hospitality industry | Advice for chefs in the time of Covid 19 | Hospitality industry mental health as a global crisis | Chefs evolving appreciation for food and its origins | Advice to a young Darren Robertson - put away 10% of income for Future opportunities and a rainy day, and be grateful today for what you have | Creating a community of passionate staff is a big part of their success | There’s no where to hide in a kitchen! |The Biodynamic practice of peppering to rid rabbits of an area | Darren's parting advice- be kind, and give it a crack! Links: Darren Robertson - IG The Farm - Byron Bay Tetsuyas - Restaurant Marco Pierre White - chef / restranteur
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| Peter Windrim | The deep thinking winemaker that understands good produce has a sense of place | 28 Sep 2020 | 01:19:27 | |
This episode sees Charlie sit down with the impressively bearded and deep thinking Peter Windrim. Peter is a biodynamic winemaker and farmer, creative director, graphic designer and photographer. His contribution to agriculture has evolved by opening a wine bar in Byron Bay to encourage community and create conversation around natural wine. Having lived and worked on his family’s biodynamic vineyard in the Hunter Valley, he has philosophised his own definition of the practice which he explains with absolute conviction. He is a heart felt voice that places importance on knowing yourself and your vocation. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways:
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| Martin Royds | The self-educated Regen Farmer who has found harmony in environment and economics | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:47:35 | |
In this insightful interview with Martin Royds, he and Charlie discuss personal experiences relating to the polarising differences of conventional and holistic farming. As a fifth generation farmer, Martin evolved the family cattle property in Braidwood, NSW to biodynamic practices with a goal to reconnect city and country. Together, they highlight the importance of economic influence in regenerative agriculture and solve the monetary concern that naïve consumers often have when purchasing nutrient rich food. There is an underlying subject that generational farmers have shifted their inherited knowledge over time to be in harmony with the environment and part of that comes from acknowledging the oversights of the past. Yet, the humility is in the fact that we are constantly learning. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways: Episode Links: | |||
| Sarah Wilson | Award winning author & activist who refuses to sugar coat anything. | 14 Sep 2020 | 01:29:55 | |
Charlie’s guest for this episode is Sarah Wilson. Sarah Wilson, the New York Times best selling author, former journo and retired intrepid traveler shares her regenerative journey in a frank, open and honest chat with Charlie. The setting for the interview is Sarah’s Bondi apartment, her sanctuary and place she now calls home. Sarah recounts her fascinating story and explains what it is to finally put down roots. Charlie and Sarah share an open dialogue which touches on what regenerative agriculture means to Sarah, as she talks about the fragile state of mankind today in terms of diet, mental illness /disease, and the urgent need for realignment - a subject matter close to Sarah’s heart and aptly the focus of her new book: ‘This One Wild and Precious Life: A hopeful path forward in a fractured world’, which has just hit the shelves. Put aside some time and delve in and listen to this life-changing episode now! To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways: Every community needs an esoteric spinster wandering around the street | I interpret odd as not being necessarily bad. I I rebelled against some of the thinking around my upbringing however I maintained many of the sustainable minimalist principles. | I probably did a bunch of things that scared the living daylights of my parents. | It generally takes a slap down for those of us who have done a very big pivot in life, to do that pivot. | I believe when you have a longing in your soul.. Life will join you. Life will corporate with you to steer you in direction. | (Talking about her auto-immune disease) - Gets your ego and scrapes you through the mud. | I had made a commitment, in the absence of any framework, into how to live life on this planet… If I hear a mention of something three times in a row, I must act. | Meditation was a big part of my shift. It was being stripped bare, and being left with nothing. | Reduced down to the two suitcases.. And then the rest of my life started| I was aware of how off kilter we were with our food system.. How much really basic logic we have managed to disrupt. We have created hyper normal problems. | There is a lot of sensible common sense stuff that really we only have to look at the way our great grandparents to get an indication of what a really good sustainable life on this planet looks like. | I have been able to heal from multiple stress related / autoimmune disease I believe and reverse a lot of the markers because of the way I live - in nature, in dirt, in trees. | I describe a serious anxiety order as like carrying a shallow bowl of water around for the rest of my life. | I am feeling very overwhelmed very scared about what is going on in the world. | (talking about her book) I am reframing my anxiety through a new lens. Links : www.sarahwilson.com - Sarah’s website Sarah Wilson website I Quit Sugar Series - author Sarah Wilson First, We make the Beast Beautiful - author Sarah Wilson This One Wild and Precious Life: A hopeful path forward in a Fractured World - author Sarah WilsonNicho Plowman - Vedic meditation teacher The Conscious Club - Transformational Learning and Lifestyle centre Tim Brown - meditator Hashimoto's disease - information Dr James Hollis - jungian psychoanalysis. Food Inc - Joel Salatin movie Dr. Chris Kresser - renowned expert, leading clinician, and top educator in the fields of Functional Medicine and ancestral health. Active Farmers - country farmers/ riding bikes. Chris Eggert - Norco / dairy farmer Nietzsche thinking - german philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche Sils Maria - Town in Switzerland. Heidi - book and later film William Wordsworth - English poet David Whyte - Irish poet Victor Frankel - Austrian neurologist & psychologist Man’s Search for Meaning - Victor Frankel author Fostering in Australia - resources Sir Ken Robinson - Ted Talk Steiner Education - resources
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| Charles Massy |Part 2 | Regenerative Agriculture's Great Catalyst | 07 Sep 2020 | 01:02:15 | |
In part 2 of this interview, Charlie and Charles detail the difference between Complex Adaptive Systems and the Industrial Method of farming. Charles’ resonates his free flowing insight into the direct relationship between farming, food systems, human health and its effect on the mental health of ourselves and our children. They summarise the consequences of our increasing divorcement from nature and the job description of a regenerative farmer. Charles Massy is a devotee for regenerative farming and patriarch for land care advocates in Australia. He is a farmer, author and storyteller who has brought life to the ideals of so many scholars and forward thinkers that are fundamental to our human interaction on the ecosystem. He has deep empathy for nature that is in sync with land management. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways: Emergent Properties are the name they’ve given to elements within the system that will emerge when it needs to adapt. The solution lies within | If you have a healthy environment and you degrade it too far it will go to a stage that it’s almost impossible to get it back | In industrial farms you have drug addicted plants waiting for their fertiliser dose | Modern industrial food is causing all of these diseases causing havoc on human health | Most indigenous women in hunter-gatherer societies can identify at least 500 food or medicinal plant in their landscape | We now find devastating evidence that the world’s most widely used herbicide is in almost all modern foods | For every child in Australia under aged under six, only 1 in 4 has ever climbed a tree or a rock | The solutions are simple: grow and eat healthy food and get out into nature as much as you can | Episode Links: | |||
| Charles Massy |Part 1| Regenerative Agriculture's Great Catalyst | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:56:20 | |
The introduction to Season 2 is a long overdue interview with Charles Massy, devotee for regenerative farming and patriarch for land care advocates in Australia. He is a farmer, author and storyteller who has brought life to the ideals of many scholars and forward thinkers that are fundamental to our human interaction on the ecosystem. He has deep empathy for nature that is in sync with land management. In part one of a two part interview, Charles is sat in his Severn Park home, unravelling his journey into farming. A profound love of nature from a young age helped his transition to inherit the family farm that he converted to regenerative agriculture, all while studying a degree in Ecology and a PhD in Human Ecology. He describes his “head cracking” moments into understanding the need to develop better practices to nurture the health of the ancient Australian landscape. His holistic, pragmatic words are like a wise father who the world over should come to hear.
To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group.
Episode Takeaways: Europeans came here under huge misunderstandings of how this land would behave | There were probably 15000 to 25000 years of indigenous landscape management before we came | If we are going to talk about humans on earth we have to understand how they impact our natural environment | The concept of we, humans and sustaining our environment is inseparable | Our cognitive function tends to lock in that world view and it takes a lot of disturbing to crack it open | There are excellent indigenous thinkers writing in this space. It takes a lot to get your head around but wow, we’re in kindergarten |
Episode Links: Aldo Leopold - Ecologist, philosopher (website) Call of the Reed Warbler - Charles Massy Breaking The Sheep's Back - Charles Massy The Australian Merino - Charles Massy RCS - Course Holistic Management - Course Project Drawdown - Paul Kawken Dark Emu - Bruce Pascoe Fire Country - Victor Steffensen Sand Talk - Tyson Yunkaporta
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| Charlie and Angelica | Parenting, Third Act, and New Beginnings | 08 May 2024 | 00:34:00 | |
Join us for the inaugural episode of this season as Charlie sits down with Angelica to delve into a heartwarming discussion on parenting, the transformative third act of life, and the thrilling projects they're embarking on this year. Whether you're a parent navigating the joys and challenges of raising children, someone stepping into the later stages of life with zest, or just looking for inspiration for your own exciting ventures, this episode promises insights and stories that resonate with anyone looking to make the most of the year ahead. Tune in and be inspired as we explore the personal journeys and forward-looking aspirations that define our lives. | |||
| Maree Lowes | What is next for 'Dirt Girl'? | 13 Jul 2020 | 01:23:07 | |
Charlie's guest for the final episode of Series 1 of the Regenerative Journey is Maree Lowes. In a fascinating and thought provoking interview Maree delves into her Regenerative Journey post 'Dirt Girl'. Maree chats about her current studies and passion for disaster resilience & sustainable development and what she believes can be done to help safe guard the planet & mankind for future generations...Maree and Charlie wrap up their conversation with an exciting announcement about a new collaboration that they are hard at work on! To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group.
You can have all the facts in the world but if people haven't connected with their hearts, with what it is we are trying to protect then it is really hard to sustain any behavioural change and to keep it going | We are as big and as small as the largest thing and the smallest things in the universe | A big principle of regenerative agriculture is learning to listen to the land and respecting the power of biodiversity and systems and the power that nature has | So early on in life, we are having the wrong conversations about what food offers us | (Talking about the Masters Maree is currently studying towards)...My heart is a little calmer as I feel that I am going to the crux of some of the work that needs to be done. Looking at the systems that are in place and why they're not serving and why they're not creating a resilient regenerative future for us | The fires on the back of the long drought…has brought it home to Aussies that idea of a drying and warming climate and the outcomes of that…isn't a solely academic thing any more. It's real | When the system is still going in the opposite direction it makes people question why they should make changes | Going forward, we need to learn to listen to ourselves again. This is going to be really important | The importance of staying connected to purpose and community are incredibly valuable | (On Charlie) I had a fan-girl moment when I found you that you were a Landcare Ambassador ! Episode Links : Maree Lowes - Website Jillamatong - Martin Royds property , Braidwood, NSW Beyond the Brink - Peter Andrews, Farmer/ educator/ author Tarwyn Park Training - Natural Sequence Farming / Stuart Andrews Dark Emu - Bruce Pascoe Climate Refugees - Definition Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development Program - Information Radical Hope - Richard Lear author Psychological flexibility - Overview BYO Bottle Campaign - Jack Johnson/ Maree Lowes Time banking - Definition Landcare Australia Organisation National Bushfire & Climate Summit - June 2020 Building Bridges to Boorowa - Landcare Gateway Project The Farm - Tom & Emma Lane / Byron Bay Three Blue Ducks - Restaurant / The Farm Pocket City Farms - Food Education & Community Clayton Donovan - Chef Joost Bakker - Activist and founder of Melbourne’s first zero waste restaurant Zach Bush - Physician & educator Carbon8 - Helen McCosker NRAD - 14th Feb annually The Castle - Film Rachel Ward - Film director / beef farmer | |||
| David Marsh |Part 2 | Regenerative Agriculture's all time nice bloke! | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:44:24 | |
This is the second of a two part interview with David Marsh, a stalwart of the Australian regenerative movement and good friend of Charlie's. In what is an enlightening and philosophical dialogue David takes us on his regenerative journey and steps us through the course of events that triggered David's change in approach. In Part 2 David delves deeper into the psychology of change and offers advice to those looking to start the transition. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways : What was growing in the paddocks early 1970? I didn't know...compared to now, when I am absolutely obsessed with it | It was the time of showing that we had mastery over nature...a lot to do with subsidies given after the war...there was a Super Phosphate bounty...you were paid to put Super out | The mantra out West was sell and repent but sell | In Boorowa the mantra was hang on and hope you get lucky | We noticed trees dying. Mary and I went out and did some counts in a few paddocks where there were quite a few trees. We calculated that at the rate they were dying that in 70 years there wouldn't be many alive. That was the embryo and the awakening of an ecological conscience | We had no idea what we were doing to be honest and thought we were forming a group because there were a lot of trees dying in Boorowa…but the trees were actually an indication of a whole lot of other things that were going on...we were ecologically blind | Corona 19 has made people reconsider how they have been living and how dependent they are on so many things that are high energy products | I used to see myself as an agent responsible for healing the land...there is nothing wrong with this but now I see myself as someone who is observing the landscape that is healing itself. Episode #8 Links The Cattle Crash - 1974 Ian Armstrong - Rural Action Movement Joan Kirner - Conservation Minister (1985 - 88) instrumental in formation of first Landcare Groups. Andrew Campbell - Formerly manager of the Potter Farm Plan initiative, first Landcare Coordinator and now CEO of the ACIAR ( Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation NFF - National Farmers Federation Bob Hawke - Landcare involvement Boorowa Community Landcare Group - History Bertigan ( QLD) Catchment Landcare Group / Gympie Landcare - History An Agricultural Testament - Author Arthur Howard A Silent Spring - Author Rachel Carsons | |||
| David Marsh |Part 1| Regenerative Agriculture's all time nice bloke! | 29 Jun 2020 | 01:03:17 | |
This is the first of a two part interview with David Marsh, a stalwart of the Australian regenerative movement and good friend of Charlie's. In what is an enlightening and philosophical dialogue David takes us on his regenerative journey and steps us through the course of events that triggered David's change in approach. In Part 1 we learn about how Landcare Australia came to be and David provides a valuable insight into Australian agriculture over the last 50 years. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways : What was growing in the paddocks early 1970? I didn't know...compared to now, when I am absolutely obsessed with it | It was the time of showing that we had mastery over nature...a lot to do with subsidies given after the war...there was a Super Phosphate bounty...you were paid to put Super out | The mantra out West was sell and repent but sell | In Boorowa the mantra was hang on and hope you get lucky | We noticed trees dying. Mary and I went out and did some counts in a few paddocks where there were quite a few trees. We calculated that at the rate they were dying that in 70 years there wouldn't be many alive. That was the embryo and the awakening of an ecological conscience | We had no idea what we were doing to be honest and thought we were forming a group because there were a lot of trees dying in Boorowa…but the trees were actually an indication of a whole lot of other things that were going on...we were ecologically blind | Corona 19 has made people reconsider how they have been living and how dependent they are on so many things that are high energy products | I used to see myself as an agent responsible for healing the land...there is nothing wrong with this but now I see myself as someone who is observing the landscape that is healing itself. Episode #8 Links The Cattle Crash - 1974 Ian Armstrong - Rural Action Movement Joan Kirner - Conservation Minister ( 1985 - 88 ) instrumental in formation of first Landcare Groups. Andrew Campbell - Formerly manager of the Potter Farm Plan initiative, first Landcare Coordinator and now CEO of the ACIAR ( Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) ACF - Australian Conservation Foundation NFF - National Farmers Federation Bob Hawke - Landcare involvement Boorowa Community Landcare Group - History Bertigan ( QLD) Catchment Landcare Group / Gympie Landcare - History An Agricultural Testament - Author Arthur Howard A Silent Spring - Author Rachel Carsons | |||
| Lorraine Gordon | Regenerative Agriculture's First Lady! | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:59:36 | |
In this episode Charlie chats to Lorraine Gordon. Lorraine takes us back to her early twenty's when she first stepped onto the land, and her formidable journey from this point on. We cover off on some of her most important career milestones including her recent project the launch of the world's first Regenerative Agricultural degree course at SCU. We talk Australia's positioning on the world stage and also the regen. ag definition debate. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey Podcast Facebook Group. Episode Takeaways: The power of collaborating and working together. Farmers are always going to be stronger when they pull resources and work together | RCS and Terry McCosker have done more for farming and grazing in this country than anyone else that I know | Regenerative Ag. is a whole way of thinking, it’s holistic thinking, it's questioning and it's a different journey for everybody who takes it. It’s not a prescriptive journey | Nobody owns the term regenerative, regenerate or regen. It’s not something you can own | There is no point giving money to farmers for a hay shed, if there’s no hay to put in the shed! | We’ve had drought, horrendously hot fires, now floods… and now we’re just waiting for the locust plague! |Our soils are the oldest soils in the world...we shouldn't farm the way Europe farms. We need to farm the Australian way | The world is watching us. The world watched Australia burn | As a consumer, don't sit there and say that I will become a vegan / vegetarian because livestock production is bad...that is coming from a point of ignorance because not all livestock production is bad | Farmers are the ultimate in action research! Links : Lorraine Gordon - 2020 NSW Australian of the Year nominee Ebor Beef Inc - Lorraine is the co-founder Regenerative Agriculture Alliance - Lorraine is the founder Yaraando Eco Lodge - Lorraine is the director Moffart Falls Pty Ltd - Lorraine is the director Regenerative Agriculture Course - Southern Cross University / Lorraine is the Strategic director of projects at SCU Wayne Upton - cattle stalwart RCS - Resource Consultancy Services / Founder Terry McCosker Farming Together - pilot program for farming resources run by Southern Cross University 2016 - 2018 National Marine Science Centre - SCU Maia Grazing - Online grazing management software | |||
| Jim Gerrish | The American grazier who took up teaching regenerative agriculture to help fund his bacon addiction! | 15 Jun 2020 | 00:46:12 | |
In this episode Charlie chats to the American grazier & educator Jim Gerrish. Jim takes us on his regenerative journey and recalls the moment, when he realised that the aroma of freshly turned/ ploughed ground he had always liked growing up was in fact the smell of the earth dying...this proved to be the turning point in his life. Jim's journey is a captivating one which touches on human health & diet, food definitions, changing farm practices and a whole lot more. To start a dialogue and converse more about topics raised in this podcast, please visit The Regenerative Journey podcast facebook group. Episode Takeaways We don’t need feedlots. We just need people who have grazing management skills to take a pasture and turn it into delightful beef | In research we don’t call it a cow pie/cow pat, it’s a SEE...a Single Excretory Event! | We don’t need new knowledge, we need to be applying what we already know | The whole idea that beef cattle are destroying the environment is only tied to feedlot phase of it | The methane thing is a real red herring with grazing cattle, feedlots it’s a problem. It's the production model not the ruminant animals that are the problem | Grass feeds the grass, grass feeds the soil, then grass can feed the livestock| Human health is instrincically linked to soil health. Links Jim Gerrish - American Grazing Lands LLC Maia Grazing - Grazing management tool Dr. James Anderson - Scottish agriculturist in 1700’s Diana Rodgers - Sustainable Dish Sacred Cow - Film project led by Diana Rodgers | |||
| Khory Hancock AKA 'The Environmental Cowboy' | 08 Jun 2020 | 01:05:06 | |
In this episode Charlie chats to the Environmental Cowboy Khory Hancock. Khory talks candidly about his regenerative journey thus far & how the environmental cowboy persona came to be, including who & what inspires him. We delve into the psychology of change, the importance of learning more about Australia's indigenous roots as we look to safeguard our environment for generations to come & the role regenerative agriculture has to play in this. Episode Takeaways Regenerative agriculture is really a journey of self discovery. Our beliefs and values have come from Traditional Australian practices which has been Primarily about dominating nature. Regenerative farming is less about ego, less about domination and more about being aligned with nature | We have gone from culture to culture to generation to generation with the same beliefs and values and people don’t like change. But change is happening whether we like it or not | We are at a point in history where we need to come together rather than divide | One person on their own cannot make significant difference but 7 billion acting together as one can make a big difference | When we talk about country. We talked about country as a thing. The indigenous when they talk about country, it’s so much deeper | It’s quite fearful for me to put myself out there like that. It’s nerve wracking! | Before I started the Environmental Cowboy I was definitely not free. I was afraid of people's judgement. I was afraid of failing. I was scared of rejection, but I faced those fears...but now I feel free. Links Khory Hancock / The Environmental Cowboy - website The Environmental Cowboy - IG & FB The Environmental Cowboy - You Tube National Regenerative Agriculture day - 14th Feb annually David Ward - agronomist Charles Massy - author of ‘The Call of the Reed Warbler’ Shane Fitzsimmons - Former NSW RFS Commissioner Celeste Barber - comedian David Marsh - regenerative agriculture farmer Tony Robbins - life & business strategist Al Gore - US politician & environmentalist Bruce Lee - Chinese american actor, martial artist & philosopher - the Naked Farmer Derek & Kirilly Blomfield - The Conscious Farmer Building Bridges to Boorowa - Boorowa Comunity Landcare Group project Holly Richmond - writer Byron Bay Grass Fed - beef producer Matthew Hussey - relationships coach | |||
| Sara Schmude | Regenerative agricultures golden girl | 01 Jun 2020 | 01:07:59 | |
Charlie chats with Sara Schmude, who's 15 year relationship with the Landcare movement played a pivital role in inspiring her interest in regenerative farming & the educating of children and adults alike. She launched the 'Regenerative Agriculture Group' facebook page in late 2018 and now boasts a global membership. Sara talks natural capital, and the definition of regenerative agriculture before delving deeper into the catalysts and kick starts that made up her regenerative journey. Episode Takeaways Growing up on the land in the 70’s & 80’s being a female. Not recognised as someone who would be a land manager. Took it for granted that she wasn't going to be on the land. Continued to ask questions - mustering became my second name | The calibre of people who are in this space is exceptional. Have got to a point in their life that they want to change. Their approach is really refreshing | A tribute to the boom in my garden is the Biodynamic compost. I feel connected with my garden. It feeds me every day, nurtures my soul. It’s integral | Good general advice-Manage for what you want. Not for what you don't want | I just think it's a boom time for agriculture | Working with nature. You start to find these rhythms , things start to function, mineral and water cycles. Really important. When we talk about adapting to our climate, we have to adapt these systems, we have to adapt our minds | If you raise your soil carbon content by 1% you are drawing down 122 tonne per Ha of CO2 into your soils. So that has the potential to generate 122 ACCU per hectare | The government would be very wise to get as many people on board the carbon sequestration train, through education and empowering them to leverage their natural capital by drawing down the carbon in the soil | Regen ag is just open. It’s inclusive and easy to access. Links Regenerative Agriculture - facebook page
Impact Ag - Sara’s natural capital interest
Introduction to Biodynamics Workshop - Biodynamics2024 & Charlie
Thalgarrah education centre, Armidale NSW
Inside Out Management - Brian Whelberg
Hand For the Land - Graeme Hand
Soil C Quest - Guy Webb
KLR Marketing - Graham Rees
Regenerative Agriculture book - Richard Perkins
A Sand County Almanac - Aldo Leopold
The Rodale Book of Composting - Rodale Institute
Amazing Carbon - Dr. Christine Jones
Maia Grazing Day and Grazing Systems
Biocast - Vermicast bio stimulant product
Regen Ag definition
Call of the Reed Warbler - Charles Massy
Rachel Ward documentary ( being filmed)
Grazing for Profit - RCS
Regenerative Agriculture Podcast - John Kempf
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| Damon Gameau | Director of 2040 & all time good bloke helping to take regenerative agriculture to the masses | 26 May 2020 | 01:08:58 | |
In this episode Charlie chats to award winning film director & change maker Damon Gameau. He delves into his own Regenerative Journey, from his early career as an actor, and the pivotal moments that were the catalyst for his change in direction. They talk Covid-19 and the opportunities the pandemic is providing to reshape redundant mindsets, including the role of regenenerative agriculture has to play in a new paradigm. No chat with Damon is complete without of course, delving into his 2040 film as we learn more about Damon's inspirational fact based dreaming approach.
Episode Takeaways | It felt like a noble job to be playing another human being.. but then, you have to juxtapose that with paying the bills | At the time I had really spent a lot of effort cultivating this persona of myself, of this rollie smoking, velvet jacket wearing actor.. who just loved the first 3 months of relationship, who just then ran for the hills | People who are genuinely doing amazing things.. like trying to help the planet, we just don’t have any accolades or awards ceremonies for those people.. this has always been baffling to me | We are so controlled by the story that we tell ourselves | With Covid-19 all those illusionary forms and structures have suddenly dissolved and we have seen how fragile our system is | Off the back of 2040, there has been so much travel with that…I just burnt myself out, traveling every week. It’s been quite a revelation to stop…to be at home | This is a moment - a rare moment, that the door is slightly a jar…This is the moment that we have been waiting for. Suddenly we have pressed stop on the system. In this pause moment, it's the chrysalis, it's the caterpillar going into the cocoon | All these key different elements of our biodiversity, they are so under the pump right now. Going back to normal (post Covid), is a suicide mission | We cant be outsourcing everything overseas anymore, the current system is not robust. It's a 20th century model that's trying to deal with 21st century problems. We have to adapt | Regenerative agriculture is absolutely the most exciting 'bio tech' that is emerging this century | All the magic is under our feet - it's just waiting patiently, calmly | Be kind - don’t over think this, as a race we do actually get on. We do care about each other. Links Whats your 2040 ? - website for Damon's 2040 film (released 2019) Kate Raworth - Uk economist Charles Massy - author of 'Call of the Reed Warbler' Regen Ag course - Southern Cross University Martin Royds - Jillamatong, Braidwood Impossible foods - plant based food co. Sustainable Dish - Diane Rogers. Polyface farms - Joel Salatin Raymond Williams - quote The Intrepid Foundation - improving livelihoods through sustainable travel experiences Tim Flannery - Australian palaeontologist The Living Mountain - book by Nan Shepherd The Future we Choose - book by Christiana Figueres Fantastic Fungi - film The Tim Ferriss show - podcast Landmark Worldwide- transformation course / personal development
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| Joel Salatin | Regenerative Agriculture's leading light | 26 May 2020 | 01:33:37 | |
In this episode Charlie interviews American farmer and leading regenerative agriculture advocate Joel Salatin. Joel recounts his Regenerative Journey from his formative years as the son of a chicken farming accountant in Venezuela through the rehabilitation of his family farm in Swoope, Virginia, to the prolific supplier of fresh food to his customers and legendary public speaker. He talks about the importance of communication, authenticity and also about how highly he regards Australia within the regenerative agriculture space. Episode Takeaways We moved forward in faith not in fear | If you stop fighting nature, and you see nature as a partner. Hand in hand going in the same direction, it costs a lot less financially and ecologically | Communication is typically not taught in 'Farming 101' | Farmers have to be experts in lots of things. There is a lot of talent within the farming community but a lot of time this isn’t leveraged. There are many number of things that farmers can do. It is a tragedy, a societal indictment, that we have created this mystic of the peasant farmer | My sense is that Australia is a very fragile landscape but it's also a very wealthy country. As such the world's eyes are on Australia to wear the responsibility seriously and continue to lead the world in regenerative practices. Links Polyface Farm - Joel’s farm Joel Salatin Nutrisoil ‘Sustainable abundance’ conference – 21/22nd May 2019, Victoria, AUS ‘Polyfaces’ documentary (2015) – filmed over 4 years by Darren Docherty and Lisa Heenan. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing – Bronrie Ware Sex begins in the kitchen – Kevin Leman Albert Einstein - Einstein said definition of insanity ‘doing the same thing and hoping for a different result'. Steven Covey – Circles of influence BEEP (Boorowa Education Excursion Program) - Boorowa Community Landcare Group
See you at the top – Zig Ziglar
Alan Savoury – Zim ecologist (Alan Savory Institute)
The lean farm – Ben Hartman
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| Charlie Arnott | My Own Regenerative Journey | 26 May 2020 | 00:25:10 | |
In the first episode Charlie delves into his very own regenerative journey and provides listeners with an insight into his early farming years, the defining moments that finally propelled him to a new way of thinking and some of the key milestones that Charlie has reached on the way. Episode Takeaways
We were not running the farm with an entire view of the business or the impact we were having on the environment. The farm was a basket of resources that we could use…there was water, there was grass, there was soil, air, there was sunshine...and we essentially mined it…We were farming as we always had, we were doing as our neighbours did and we were farming in a way that we thought was appropriate | I had a cheque book in one hand and my 'how to' agronomic hand book in the other. We went pretty hard, burnt a lot diesel...Really every morning I was waking up and I was killing stuff. That was what one did. If one was farming one was unwittingly battling nature | I needed to bust paradigms.. I needed to change the paddock between my ears so that I could actually do things differently on the ground…I needed to change my attitude and to do that I was needing to ask myself better questions | Starting to use Biodynamics...That alone gave me some structure. It really resonated with me. It helped me understand my new relationship with nature and the context of that in farming, in business and in our lives | In farming, the practices and principals of farming are so entwined with oneself, ones personality ones purpose. If we are doing things in a way that is effective and productive and purposeful then we are also building ourselves and defining and refining who we are in this world, not just in the agricultural space, and in the world of being a person, our role in mankind in humanity. Links Profiting from drought - 1 day Course run by RCS ( Resource Consulting Services) Holistic Management - Land to Market Australia is a program run by the Australian Holistic Management Cooperative Limited. Uniquely, this project is being driven by producers and farmers themselves. Biodynamics – what is Biodynamics Biodynamics workshops - new website w/ info on workshops launching soon! | |||
| Baden McDouall | Working with Nature to create a Farming Family Legacy | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:56:45 | |
Baden is a multi-generational farmer based at Bingara in Northern NSW, with a curious mind and humble disposition implementing several regenerative farming practices which he would call more 'natural farming' methods. Baden has created a wonderful opportunity for his sons to return home to continue the legacy, and the landscape is clearly in safe and conscientious hands for the next generation of his family. Episode links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| BONUS EP | Rachel Pomeroy Explores the Mysteries of Biodynamics via the BDNZ Conference | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:30:31 | |
Join us for an enlightening conversation with biodynamics legend, Rachel Pomeroy. Explore her lifelong journey into the unseen world of biodynamics and the powerful connection between the Earth and stars Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| BONUS EP | Regenerative Farming Unveiled: A Conversation on Soil Health and Farming | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:56:56 | |
In this podcast interview, Peter Challendar discusses his journey in regenerative agriculture with Charlie and Murray Richardson. Peter shares his experiences with pasture cropping and cover cropping on his property in Albury, NSW, where he has been working to improve soil health and productivity. He describes his shift from sheep to cattle farming and the benefits of working with Highland Beef to support his regenerative practices. Peter emphasises the importance of hydrology in his regenerative approach, highlighting the positive impact of contouring to retain water and improve land management. Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into Peter's efforts to diversify income streams and create a sustainable farming ecosystem. Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Dr Max Gulhane | Joining the dots between regenerative farming, nutrition and human health. | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:52:29 | |
Dr Max Gulhane is a doctor of our future. Curious, young, determined, insightful, courageous and starting from the ground up. Max was not content with the mainstream medical narrative, which has led him to seek out alternative and complementary practices and methods to enhance longevity and vitality, ranging from meat-based diets to circadian rhythm alignment. All are interspersed with a healthy dose of Nature and farm-based connection. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work.
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| Jacob Wolki | Feeding his Community, Entrepreneurship and Averting a Health Crisis. | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:38:20 | |
How Jake Wolki fits everything he does into every one of his days is quite the feat. A natural entrepreneur with a flare for farming, Jake's own health challenges were the catalyst for him seeking a better way to feed himself and his family, and now ultimately his rural community of Albury NSW through his cafe and butcher shop. An inspiring yarn, this episode highlights how adversity creates the opportunity for business and personal growth. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| BONUS EP | Mastering Cattle Selection: Insights from Herd Manager Will Mewburn | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:41:20 | |
In this bonus episode of the Regenerative Journey, we're joined by Will Mewburn, a herd manager with Highland Beef. We discuss the importance of selecting the right cattle for the job, focusing on breed and early maturation to mitigate risks and achieve efficient growth. Will shares his experiences working closely with cattle and the need for transparency and collaboration between producers and herd managers. As market conditions fluctuate and the industry faces challenges, we explore strategies for farmers to navigate these uncertain times and safeguard their businesses. Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Jade Miles | Bringing the Future of Homesteading into the Present | 13 Sep 2023 | 01:49:24 | |
Jades Miles is a shining example of how the journey of childhood can determine the course of one's life. Having grown up in a household where homesteading was a normal daily practice, Jade has used her experience to create her own haven of self-reliance with Charlie her husband and children. However her influence goes far beyond her own farm as CEO of NFP Sustainable Table and the author of 'Futuresteading', a practical how-to homestead in a changing world. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Jono Frew |Conventional farming to alignment with nature | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:59:21 | |
Jono is a remarkably colourful, interested and interesting man whose various life challenges have been inflection points in his career. A founding member of the now popular and influential Organisation called Quorum Sense. Jono is a respected regenerative farming coach and farmer on the south island of New Zealand. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Garry McDouall | Embracing Lifeforce: Quantum Leaps in Regenerative Practices | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:16:42 | |
Join us as Charlie sits down with Gary McDouall, a pioneer in integrating subtle energies into agricultural and personal wellness. Discover the transformative impact of harnessing lifeforce energy in farming, how ancient practices meet modern needs, and the profound lessons Gary has learned from geomancy and biodynamic frequencies. This episode not only delves deep into the science and spirit of regenerative practices but also illuminates the path toward a more connected and sustainable existence. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Chapters:
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| BONUS EP | Navigating Agricultural Diversification and Risk Management | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:56:54 | |
In this insightful podcast episode, Michael Gooden, Murray Richardson, and Charlie Arnott discuss the complexities of diversifying enterprises in the agricultural sector. From understanding risk profiles to managing stocking rates and integrating different species, they delve into the challenges and benefits of making strategic decisions for a more robust and sustainable farming business. Tune in to learn how to balance financial viability, ecological outcomes, and personal satisfaction in the pursuit of a diversified agricultural journey. Episode Links: Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model looking to change the way farmers and customers interact. Essentially this Australian-owned business place cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing their graziers to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Geoff Ross | From marketing executive and vodka maker to wool and wilderness | 21 Aug 2023 | 01:59:24 | |
Geoff Ross really has a great yarn to tell. Having been involved in agriculture from a young age before settling securely into the marketing industry in New Zealand and subsequently starting a hugely successful vodka brand, Geoff gravitated to an incredible property in the South Island, turning his experienced marketing hand towards the promotion and production of regenerative and ethically grown wool at Lake Hawea Station, the farm he owns and runs with his wife Justine. His journey is one of determination to demonstrate how landscape can be managed in a truly regenerative way whilst sharing its beauty with the world. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Dr. John Grant: Putting the Culture and Colour Back into Soil Science. | 14 Aug 2023 | 02:01:49 | |
A real gem in the world of Australian soil science, Dr John Grant has the unique ability to break down potentially complex principles and concepts into entertaining and digestible morsels of information, grounded in his wealth of hands-on experience and academic studies.. The world of soil, and Nature in general, is much more intriguing through the eyes and words of Dr John. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work.
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| BONUS EP | Exploring AgTech Innovations in Regenerative Farming | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:43:35 | |
In this world-first Regenerative Journey virtual panel discussion, Charlie Arnott, Stuart Austin, and Murray Richardson come together to discuss the latest advancements in agriculture technology and its application in regenerative farming practices. Stuart Austin, the progressive General Manager of Wilmot Cattle Company, shares insights on how technology has transformed their farming operations in New South Wales. The panel explores the criteria for selecting and adopting ag tech, the value of information-driven decisions, and the significant returns on investment observed in their unique enterprises. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the future of technology in regenerative agriculture. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Shanna Whan | Rebuilding from the ground up to be Sober In The Country. | 31 Jul 2023 | 02:32:51 | |
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast discusses topics related to trauma, which may include sensitive and distressing content. Listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourself and prioritise your well-being while listening. Shanna Whan is an extraordinary individual, recognised as the 2022 Australian of the Year: Local Hero. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering courage, honesty, and resilience. Shanna's life-and-death battle with alcohol addiction and subsequent recovery showcases the lessons she learned, her tenacity, and her life’s work - to share her story and life experience to encourage others and open up conversations around the role of alcohol in rural Australia through her charity, Sober In The Country. Spending invaluable hours with Shanna to record her incredible journey was a true honour. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Allan Parker - The Godfather of negotiation, human behaviour and farm succession planning | 24 Jul 2023 | 02:05:54 | |
Allan Parker is an enigma, not just in the regenerative farming communities of Australia but on the world stage of neuroscience, negotiation, human behaviour and conflict resolution. He's worked with some of the largest companies in the world, the UN and still has time to help rural families navigate the often treacherous waters of farm business succession planning. Charlie has known Allan for many years having attended a number of his training workshops and witnessed the amazing skills he brings to any situation involving people! Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Scott Gooding - restoring personal health and food connection through the Good Life | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:58:56 | |
Scott Gooding's home at Whale Beach in the Northern Beaches of Sydney is a far cry from his childhood in the UK. Finding his culinary feet in the kitchen of his families pub, he developed his skills here in Australia in a somewhat unconventional way, faced a debilitating 7-year health crisis and now advocates for healthy living, eating and thinking through a number of projects and initiatives, including his latest, The Good Farm Shop, supporting regenerative & ethical farmers and supplying 'artisanal, real meals, thoughtfully made' to a discerning customer base. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Clive Burcham | Full circle farm life via the courage to change. | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:32:01 | |
Clive Burcham has indeed led a colourful life. Growing up in a farming community in Western Australia his entrepreneurial flare propelled him into the fast-paced corporate world of marketing, bringing with it tremendous challenges and rewards. A good friend of Charlie's, Clive is a great example of the courage and resilience required to meet the ups and downs of family, business and relationships, and how Nature and farm life can be the sanctuary required for healing. Episode links
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| Kim Deans - Bushfires, Biodiversity, Biodynamics and the importance of managing the finances of your farm business. | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:37:35 | |
One may not meet a woman with broader experiences in all aspects of farm business and operation than Kim. From farm financial management, whole farm planning, Biodynamics, biodiversity and soil management, Charlie's interview with Kim covers many bases in a relatively short period of time, whilst enjoying the sanctuary that is Angus her husband and her farm The Oasis, near Inverell in Northern NSW.
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Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model looking to change the way farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Johannes Meier - From nursing people to nursing a farm environment back to life. | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:28:58 | |
Johannes Meier is one of the leaders of the Danthonia Bruderhof Christian Community whose responsibility falls primarily in the realm of food production, meat and agriculture. Trained as a nurse in the US, he was destined to develop his farming skills right here in Australia a number of decades ago when he arrived at Danthonia near Inverell, in Northern NSW. The farm is a model of regenerative living and farming, and Johannes has achieved much at Danthonia, and helped the community thrive through the ups and downs of farming. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model looking to change the way farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Dr Zach Bush | The ReConnection of a Nation (and his favourite interview yet..!) | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:25:54 | |
This is Charlie's second interview with Dr Zach Bush, captured 2 days before the groundbreaking Farmers Footprint Australia ReConnecton 2023: Co-creating Australia's Regeneration conference in November 2023. The 12 months that had passed between interviews had yielded some amazing experiences for Zach, having dived even deeper into his quest to reconnect mankind to Mother Nature, through food, farming, and spiritual engagement. Charlie is always honoured to sit with such a prolific thinker and one who is clearly a conduit between 'The Source' and our species. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, subscribers and listeners. Chapters:
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| Nicole Masters the Soil Siren- unseen nature, the attack on carbon and indigenous pyramids | 19 Jun 2023 | 02:32:05 | |
After the disturbance to international travel during the last few years Charlie finally caught up with Nicole in person at Jillamatong, a Biodynamic regenerative farm at Braidwood NSW, on the day after Nicole’s leadership training course. Whilst Nicole is a world leader herself in soil science and an expert on all things underground, the topic of soil was a mere excuse to discuss a myriad of other subjects related to soil and landscape, like Bigfoot, introduced animal species, the relationship between love and trauma, rewriting history and the nature of polarisation. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model looking to change the way farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media, and of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Charlie and Ange: Finding Ground: Reflection, Wisdom, and Regrouping | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:26:49 | |
Join Charlie and Angelica as they delve into this first welcome-back episode about self-reflection, grounding practices, and the power of wisdom. They discuss assessing values, beliefs, and the importance of staying on track amidst life's challenges (and lack of gas). As they share personal grounding methods, explore the significance of foundational practices, and reflect on recent experiences, they provide listeners with thought-provoking perspectives and inspiration for regrouping and prioritising in their own lives. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Charlie Arnott | Breaking the Silence: Join Our Survey, Webinar, and Workshop Community | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:13:16 | |
Welcome to The Regenerative Journey with Charlie Arnott podcast, where we explore regenerative agriculture practices and philosophies. In this in-between episode, we want to take a moment to share some exciting updates and opportunities with our listeners. First, we invite you to participate in our audience survey. Your feedback helps us create relevant and engaging content for our community. We want to hear your thoughts on past episodes and what you hope to see from future episodes. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, and your input is invaluable to us. Take Our Survey - https://5ov6gz1kwfz.typeform.com/to/U7z1DT4z Second, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar series. We have invited experts and industry leaders to share their knowledge and insights on regenerative agriculture practices. These webinars are a great way to learn more about the latest developments in the field and connect with like-minded individuals. Stay tuned for more information on the topics and speakers. Join Our Community - https://charliearnott.com.au/contact/ Third, we are excited to announce our online masterclass with The Ground We Walk On. This masterclass is a deep dive into biodynamic farming practices and principles. If you're looking to deepen your understanding and practice of biodynamic farming and gardening, our masterclass is the perfect place to start. Our course has been designed to provide you with a comprehensive introduction to biodynamics, covering everything from the principles and philosophy behind the practice to practical techniques for implementing it in your own garden or farm. Online Masterclass - https://streaming.thegroundwewalkon.com.au/biodynamics-with-charlie-arnott-hamish-mackay?campaign=biodynamics Last but not least, we are also excited to announce our upcoming Australian biodynamic workshops series. These workshops provide hands-on learning experiences and a chance to connect with other farmers and producers who are interested in regenerative agriculture practices. Charlie will be hosting the first workshop on his farm, so you can see firsthand how he implements these practices on his land. Biodynamic Workshops - www.charliearnott.com.au/events
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| Tom Mulligan | Continuing the legacy of holistic farm management, with a grass fed twist. | 23 Jan 2023 | 02:05:08 | |
Tom Mulligan is a member of the Highland Beef Pastoral Beef grazier group which fattens stock in partnership with Highland Beef. His skill in doing so is the result of growing up in the country, working on the farm, his openness to education and training, and being a keen observer of nature and animal behaviour. Tom is a stand-out example of the opportunity Highland Beef presents to graziers who want to tell their story and contribute to a robust, transparent grass-fed beef supply system. Episode Links
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Bianca Tarrant, Dave McGiveron and Our Cow | From humble struggling farmers to creating a nationwide impact on the food system | 16 Jan 2023 | 01:41:58 | |
Dave and Bianca are a young powerhouse couple on a mission to provide Australia with clean regeneratively grown grass-fed meat, whilst supporting their supplier farmers with a nationwide opportunity to share their stories and nutritious produce. From humble beginnings, they have created Our Cow, a multi-million dollar business through crowdfunding and their relentless energy and drive to improve people's access to nutritious food. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott. Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||
| Jason Cotter | Reviving ancient grains in a modern Australian age | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:21:13 | |
Jason Cotter has had many and varied chapters to his life, known more recently for his foray into the world of heritage grains, plant breeding and bread making. Having almost fallen into his new farming career, Jason is now a leader in his field, with an appreciation of both the environmental and health benefits of ancient grains. Copy writing, central Australian indigenous 'first contact' experience and world travel all add to his fascinating regenerative journey. Episode Links:
Season Sponsor: This season we've teamed up with Highland Beef Pastoral a grass-fed beef supply chain servicing the growing US grass-fed market. The Highland Beef program uses an innovative model to change how farmers and customers interact. Essentially, this Australian-owned business places cattle on their member graziers’ properties at their expense and provides farmers competitive returns for every kg of beef produced, allowing them to focus on improving their businesses in a capital-free, risk-free environment. If you’re interested in finding out more about this program visit hbpastoral.com.au/charliearnott.
Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott. Our producer is Rhys Jones of Yaga Media. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. Patrons get access to exclusive videos, a discussion community, and much more. Go to https://charliearnott.com.au/podcast/ to support my work. | |||