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Graham won an award with
this organisation for 2008. He is sponsored by AWB Landmark to
study the use of grazing animals to regenerate semi-arid rangelands,
and to improve the profitability of family farms.
Cattle producer from
Colorado who has some strong opinions and philosophies. Also sends
out a regular email.
American site that
promotes regenerative and innovative agriculture. The editor Allan
Nation has written several books that have had a strong influence
on our management.
The biggest influence
on our thinking has been Allan Savory and this is his organisations
website.
Friends of ours that
have a great business and philosophy in a similar environment to us,
based in the western division of NSW.
Bud Williams and his
wife Eunice have revolutionised the way livestock are handled all
over the world, to the great betterment of people and animals. Bud
also teaches advanced livestock marketing strategies to provide
positive cash flow regardless of market direction.
Grahame Rees, Jim
Lindsay & Rod Knight have brought Bud Williams knowledge with
marketing & stockhandling out to Australia and run fantastic
schools.
We are inaugural members
of this network who provide safe, quality accommodation experiences
all over the outback.
Joel Salatin is another
great influence of ours and is a fantastic proponent of using nature
based, complimentary & synergistic livestock enterprises to create a
wonderful environment to run a business & raise a healthy family.
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Holistic Management
Australia are one of three groups (see below) that promote the use
of regenerative agriculture addressing the true triple bottom line
of People / Economy & the health of the Environment using Allan
Savory's philosophy.
Another training
organisation that provides a full range of services that teaches
rural businesses to become "drought proof". Very professional in
their approach and are a great investment in your future.
This organisation are
another fantastic group that specialise in training natural resource
managers to be much more effective. RCS have had a major impact on
our business and lives since 2002.
We are fully certified
"Organic" with this organisation. Leading Australian organic group
in Australia in what is the fastest growing market in the world.
Government organisation
based in the western division of NSW that helps promote a better use
of our natural resource base. They also provide funding for
initiatives such as fencing and water projects that address total
grazing pressure issues.
One of the leading
environmentalists in the world. Based in Canada. A couple of David's
books have really had an impact on my opinion of world environmental
issues.
Allan Lauder is a great
promoter of the ability of land managers to improve their resource
base by using some alternative thinking and better management.
Carolyn Ditchfield is a
wealth of information on regenerative agriculture and promoting
healthier systems.
Has a fantastic regular
email that covers a wide range of topics.
Another Australian based
regenerative agriculture promoter that is doing plenty of great
stuff.
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