Following on from the last episode about the Harcourt Farming Cooperative, today we are looking at The Orchard Keepers. They have been part of the grand experiment of this farming cooperative, having taken over the orchard management a couple of years ago.
They have used organic and regenerative practices and they have not just been farmers, but also visionaries and committed activists through the work they do on and in the soil… and off farm as well.
Listen as we discuss the challenges and joys of taking on a mature orchard and trying to make a go of farming with young kids and extreme weather.
The Orchard Keepers are:
Ingrid Phyland
Alex Kelly
Yoann Le Guen
Megan Roberts
Brian Morris
Rachael Cilantro
Resources and Links
Harcourt Organic Farming Cooperative
World Wildlife Fund – Innovate to Regenerate fund
Related Episodes:
S5 E11 An Incredible Octopus – with Katie Finlay
S1 E05 Mount Alexander Fruit Garden
S2 E13 Food Security and Farmers Markets
This episode was created in 2023 and was created with support from MAINfm and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
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