Ep 83 | Kim Deans | Regen Farming and Reinventing Agriculture.
We discuss:
What is regenerative farming?
What do you need to do to become a regenerative farmer?
Getting curious about your farming system.
Profit v's just higher yields.
Making profit at the expense of our resources v regeneratively.
What is enough?
The importance of support and how coaching can help.
Ecological Weed Management.
In this episode of The Big Shift for Small Farms podcast, host Edgars Greste explores the complex topic of weeds and ecological management. Joined by agroecologist Kim Deans, they challenge traditional chemical-based weed control and advocate for a more holistic approach that integrates weed management with overall soil health and farm sustainability.
Listeners will hear from farmers Alexia Martinez and Kym Green, who share their experiences balancing weed control with sustainable practices such as composting, cover crops, and natural remedies. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding weeds’ ecological roles, monitoring soil health, and embracing a mindset that sees weeds as part of the natural ecosystem—not merely as pests to be eliminated.
Reframing Weeds with Kim Deans
“If you, like me, were taught to demonise weeds then prepare to be transformed. Kim shares her vast library of knowledge and wisdom about how why have been programmed to demonise and kill them.
As Kim says " Weeds are our storytellers" and you will find out in the episode why.”
Ep 84 | Kim Deans | Bushfires, Biodiversity, Biodynamics and the importance of managing the finances of your farm business.
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.
Kim Deans chats with Oliver Goshey on the power of financial planning to transform your farm.
“Even if finances and accounting don’t seem like the most interesting topics to you, I encourage you to dive into this one because Kim has a way of communicating complex aspects into simple processes and connecting all of it with the bigger picture of holistic farm wellbeing.” - Oliver Goshey
In the Back of the Ute Chat with Tamzin Revell
“This is such a special yarn ITBOTU with Kim and Angus who I met in a Yarning circle a few years ago. I know they listen to country so the conversation evolved to be both spiritual and connected and I hope it gives you the ability to look through yet another facet of regeneration.” --Tamzin Revell
These farm planning tools could save you time and money.
Kim Deans shares Whole Farm Planning fundamentals as part of this podcast episode.
Topics discussed include taking a whole systems approach, benefits of taking an intentional approach to design, an overview of the farm planning process and the farm planning journey
Biz Success Radio
Kim Deans chats with Anthony Turner about reinventing agriculture and how our businesses (whether agricultural, rural or city based) are a direct reflection of ourselves that CAN be changed.
Working together and navigating environmental markets.
Kim Deans shares the questions she is asking about environmental markets and monetising natural capital as part of this episode.
Are we applying the same thinking that created the challenges we face and expecting different results?
Are we changing paradigms?
What would a paradigm shift look like?