IMAGINE A MORE BEAUTIFUL FOOD FUTURE FOR AUSTRALIA

We envisage a renaissance of small-scale Regenerative Agriculture, creating a truly sustainable food future for everyone.
 During this transition from agri-chemical monocropping to a more natural approach, we believe in growing a deeper connection between 
community and nature. We hope this renewed connection between land, food and health will inspire people to live happier, healthier lifestyles. 
There’s never been a better time to get involved. So come and join the Friendly Farms Network and find out how you can help create Healthy Land, Healthy Food and Healthy People.

HEALTHY PEOPLE

The more biodiversity, the better our health. Food prepared from healthy and nutritious crops from hydrated agro-ecological farmscapes help build immunity and over-all heath.

THE PROBLEM

Australia is suffering from the result of more than 200 years of over-extractive agriculture which has adversely affected our entire landscape.


97% of pre-European rainforests have been cut down and over 95% of pre-European wetlands have been drained since the introduction of European 
farming techniques.



Since the introduction of Industrial Agriculture some decades ago, we have seen widespread use of chemicals and synthesised fertilizers on monocrops as well as mass livestock over-grazing. 
This has lead to a devastating loss of biodiversity and massive soil erosion across Australia, with huge losses of water as a result.
 


Now the impact of Industrial Agriculture as a major contributor to climate change is becoming increasingly clear. The recent severe droughts, 
fires and floods we have experienced are merely the symptoms of a widespread ecosystem collapse right across our country.

So, what can we do?

Friendly Farms exists to…

COLLABORATE

We work together by sharing our collective
 knowledge – Friendly Farms stories and other resources – to support 
local, state and nationwide Regenerative Agriculture 
projects.

HELP BY SHARING OUR STORIES, EVENTS AND RESOURCES WITH OTHERS.

MEET THE FRIENDLY FARMS TEAM

Friendly Farms dedicated to promoting Regenerative Agriculture for healthy land, healthy food, and healthy people.

MATT ROBINSON

Matt joined the Friendly Farms team wanting to help make a positive change and be actively involved in spreading the good
word of Nature Based Solutions and Regenerative Agriculture. Starting in Permaculture and moving through to Natural 
Sequence Farming, Matt, like many others, was on a quest to find where and how to make the change, which lead him to 
landscape restoration.

An artist and graphic designer at heart and from an impressive international marketing & events
 background, he is instrumental in all Friendly Farms communications.

His 3 biggest strengths are relationship building, 
communication and getting the job done.

BEATRICE LUDWIG

Beatrice is a lawyer who advocates for organic small-scale agriculture. Beatrice has training in Natural Sequence Farming, 
Agroecology, Agroforestry, Holistic Management, Permaculture and Earthworks. Most recently, Beatrice achieved competency 
in Landscape Finance, Landscape Governance and Landscape Leadership. For five years, Beatrice produced weekly 
sustainability events and special events focussing on regenerative organic agriculture.

Beatrice’s 3 biggest strengths are strategy, empathy and individualisation.

PETE DOWSON

Pete is a Sydney-born media producer who makes positive stories for change. Pete has a Commerce degree but focusses 
on media and communications to share knowledge and make a difference. He loves to show others how to find and make 
their own stories, using simple tools and everyday tech. Growing up in a place of natural abundance, Pete is always ready to
 step up and support environmental causes as well.


Pete’s 3 biggest strengths are ideation, interconnectedness and inspiration.

NICKI POWER

Nicki is growing a regenerative community at Hazelcombe Farm, with Dan and a cast of a thousand critters and characters!
 She was one of the first female Honours Physicists at the ANU and gained an Engineering Master’s Degree in fluid dynamics.


Nicki enjoyed a successful career at the ABC as Senior Business Systems Analyst and co-founded a TV Production business.
 In her spare time, Nicki helped guide strategic planning for a number of orgs including the Stock Exchange, AREC and the
 State Department.

Now, Nicki is devoted to making the world a more beautiful place every day, starting with the lovely patch 
at Hazelcombe Farm.

LIANA DI STEFANO

Liana has over 30 years successful experience in business.
Liana specialises in leading cultural turnarounds and leadership transformation from SME organisations, to the C-Suite level.


Her range and scope of experience and smarts allowed her to achieve her dream of retiring early to pursue her passion. 
​Since 2011, Liana has used her skills in community work and the environment to create and support positive change.

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