The profit conversation
If your business is making a financial profit but your soil health and ecosystem functions are declining you are extracting (mining). If you are making a financial profit at the expense of human wellbeing you are exploiting. If you are tolerating an agricultural business that is not making a financial profit because it is a “lifestyle” you are eroding the financial capital in your business assets to survive and this cannot be claimed to be regenerative.
TransFARMation: 10 keys for transforming the way we farm
Are you feeling called to transform the way you farm to create a vibrantly healthy farm business and life? If so, these 10 keys can help support your mindset on your farming journey. These keys have evolved from our own farming journeys which have spanned over 30 years each working in agriculture as farmers and also in coaching and extension roles with farmers.
How Biodynamic farming is different to Organics, Permaculture and Biological Farming
The term biodynamic farming is often misunderstood and confused with organic and biological farming methods. Whilst there are a lot of similarities between these farming practices there are some distinct differences
An exploration of conscious farming
Farming consciously often leads farmers to natural farming methods like biodynamics, organics, permaculture and holistic management. We may not be prescriptive with these methods and may blend elements of all three to suit our unique farm, values and goals.