There have been many books and films/YouTube channels that have really inspired us over the years and helped form our vision for how we’d love our farm to function. We’ve listed a few of our favourites below.
Inspirational Books:
- “Dirt To Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture“ by Gabe Brown – US author, so informative and down-to-earth, an easy read
- “Call of the Reed Warbler: A New Agriculture, A New Earth“ by Charles Massey – AU author, a big book with many examples and lots of research, very informative
- “Kiss The Ground: How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body & Ultimately Save Our World“ by Josh Tickell (or you can watch the film version here)
Inspirational Films / YouTube Channels:
- “The Biggest Little Farm” chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature – this movie is gold! (here’s a link to it)
- “2040” a look at what the world could be like in the year 2040 and what changes we can make, by Aussie filmmaker Damon Gameau
- Richard Perkins YouTube channel – Europe’s leading Regenerative Agriculture farm and training centre – tons of great tips and ideas
- Chicken Caravan YouTube channel by Daniel O’Brien – Aussie inventor of ‘Chicken Caravan’ mobile hen houses – lots of great tips and ideas in farming pasture-raised hens
Other:
- RCS Australia – Australia’s leading private provider of holistically-integrated education, training and advisory services to the agricultural sector. Empowering Aussie farmers to grow productive, profitable agricultural businesses within regenerative landscapes.