90. Tom Bjorksten: Pioneering Syntropic Agriculture in Australia at Misty Creek Agroforestry

"The future of Food is in Agroforestry" says Tom Bjorkston, the founder of Misty Creek Agroforestry, a regenerative farm in the Northern Rivers of NSW producing beyond organic eggs, chicken and various seasonal crops.We discuss the cutting edge syntropic and agroforestry practices that Misty Creek are implementing to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that enhances soil health and nutrient density in food production.The conversation highlights the function of Nguni cattle for regenerative grazing, the challenges of direct-to-consumer model, regulatory nanny state creating regulatory barriers for small scale farmers, the potential for regenerative agriculture to revitalize rural communities and more. TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Misty Creek Agroforestry06:41 Understanding Syntropic Agriculture13:29 The Role of Animals in Agroforestry18:19 Cattle and Nutrient Density in Farming25:36 The Future of Regenerative Agriculture28:59 The Nguni Cattle: A Resilient Choice for Grazing37:35 Navigating the Challenges of Direct-to-Consumer Sales52:42 The Vision for Misty Creek: Building a Sustainable FutureFollow TOM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistycreek.agroforestry/Follow DR MAXWebsite: https://drmaxgulhane.com/Private Group: https://www.skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-resetCourses: https://drmaxgulhane.com/collections/coursesTwitter: https://twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_max_gulhane/Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwRLinktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemdDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel. Do not make medication changes without first consulting your treating clinician.#agroforestry #syntropicagriculture #regenerativefarming #nutrientdensity #permaculture #ngunicattle #nguni #regenerativeagriculture,  #foodsovereigntySend us Fan Mail🧡 HARDBLOCK Australia's Longest Running Bitcoin-only (₿) ExchangeUse code REGENPOD for AUD 10 of bitcoin post account verification Support the show