Show Notes
Introducing the Farming Together Podcast
Welcome to the introductory episode of the Farming Together podcast, where we briefly explore why the team at Southern Cross University's Farming Together Program get so excited about collaborative farming conversations -- and why they think you will too.
In this series, your host, Farming Together program manager Amanda Scott, has handpicked several of the most illuminating collaborative stories from the 730 farmer, fisher and forestry groups that were supported during the Farming Together Pilot Program between 2016 and 2018.
Topics covered:
•Success of the farming Together Program •The importance of collaboration in uncertain times •A brief introduction to the Farming Together Program manager and host Amanda Scott
Resources: The Farming Together website Southern Cross University's Regenerative Agriculture Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Alliance: Facebook and Instagram
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