Mark Rathbone — Biodynamic Farming and Climate Change

This week Rich talks to second generation biodynamic farmer Mark Rathbone about biodynamics, replenishment of the soil, creating a closed system (circular economy) and the relevance of biodynamics in helping farmers mitigate against the effects of climate change.We also have a little chat about the upcoming climate change storytelling competition Climactic is running for University of Melbourne students. Check out the competition at http://www.climactic.fm/competitionWe've got a new Facebook group, Climactic Club, where we'll share stories and develop topics for new shows. We'd love you to join in!www.facebook.com/groups/273154463431041Credits:Caleb Fidecaro — ProducerRich Bowden — Co-FounderMark Spencer — Co-FounderAbigail Hawkins — DesignerGreg Grassi — ComposerSpecial Guest: Mark Rathbone.Support ClimacticLinks: Bio-Soil — Even if you aren't interested in organics or biodynamics you might find some information or techniques that you could use to improve YOUR SOIL HEALTH. Save Our Soil — If you're interested in soil, farming, organics, environment or just good food then biodynamics will be of interest to you Mark Rathbone a poster child for biodynamics | The Weekly Times — Mark Rathbone a poster child for biodynamics Lynden Lamb - Home WORLD ORGANIC NEWS – Decarbonise the air, Recarbonise the soil! — The site of the great Jon Moore, who kindly introduced us to Mark. Check out his podcast for another interview between Jon and Mark. See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.