22: Farming Together: The Power of Change Comes From People Working Towards a Common Goal and Vision with Lorraine Gordon

A shift in the way we farm is vital to ensure our survival. We must begin to foster a regenerative agricultural system that will produce more food while sequestering carbon and capturing water. In addition, we need to embrace practices that replenish soil fertility, retain nutrients, and protect our waterways. This will provide increased resilience of landscapes and communities Regenerative agriculture offers a solution to different farming practices. Farmers are key to creating a sustainable future. With enough support and collaboration from other people they can change the system and create resilient farms that can stand the test of time. Working together and empowering farmers aims to inspire them through knowledge sharing and skills development, so they can improve their business while improving the environment. Working together means they have more power to achieve what's important to each individual farm or in the community. ---------- Who is Lorraine Gordon? Lorraine Gordon is a beef producer from Ebor in NSW. She has had an extensive career in agricultural leadership. She is a former NSW Rural Woman of the Year and CEO of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Mid North Coast. The co-initiator of the successful Ebor Beef Co-operative, she has presided on the Small Business Review Panel of the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Board of Studies at the University of New England, Charles Sturt University’s Consultative Committee, and three regional tourism boards (New England North West, South Coast, Mid North Coast). Previous positions have included Business Finance Manager and Regional Agribusiness Manager with Westpac Bank, Director of the Graduate Network of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, and Executive Director of Economic Security for Women. She is also a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and was an award winner in the 2002 Telstra Business Women’s Award. Her qualifications include advanced diplomas in corporate governance, tourism, and agriculture, and an MBA from UNE majoring in project management. Lorraine is currently completing her Ph.D. in ecological economics (grazing systems in northern NSW) through UNE. Lorraine was awarded the 2018 Rural Community Leader of the Year for Australia and was a 2019 finalist for Australian of the Year for her work with farmers.  ---------- Websites:  farmingtogether.com.au scu.edu.au/regenerativeag --------- Social Media www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-gordon www.facebook.com/regener8ag www.facebook.com/farmingtogetherprogram www.instagram.com/regenerativeag_alliance twitter.com/regenerativeag1 twitter.com/farmingtogether ---------- Regen Rays’ - 7 Ways to Supercharge Your Soil & Save the Planet GuideGet the guide - https://secretsofthesoil.com/7-ways/ As the host of the Secrets of the Soil podcast, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some of the most innovative and inspiring experts in regenerative agriculture. Through these conversations, I’ve learned so much about the power of nurturing soil and promoting regeneration. Now, after many podcast recordings and countless hours of research and reflection, I’m thrilled to share this kick-ass guide with you. “Regen Rays 7 Ways to Supercharge Your Soil & Save the Planet” is a distillation of the most important and actionable insights from my podcast guests, along with some fun and empowering tips to help you take your soil to the next level. So whether you’re an experienced farmer, a gardening enthusiast, or simply someone who cares about the planet, I hope this guide inspires you to take action and make a positive impact on the world around you!Get the guide - https://secretsofthesoil.com/7-ways/- Get my PDF guide - 7 Ways to Supercharge your Soil: https://secretsofthesoil.com/7-ways/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.