S5 E12 The Orchard Keepers

Following on from the last episode about the Harcourt Farming Cooperative, today we are looking at The Orchard Keepers.  They are part of the  grand experiment of this farming cooperative, having taken over the orchard management a couple of years ago. 

They are using organic and regenerative practices and they are not just farmers, but they are visionaries and committed activists through the work they do on and in the soil. 

Listen as we discuss the challenges and joys of taking on a mature orchard and trying to make a go of farming with young kids and extreme weather.

The Orchard Keepers are:

Ingrid Phyland 
Alex Kelly 

Yoann Le Guen 

Megan Roberts 

Brian Morris 

Rachael Cilantro 

 

Resources and Links

The Orchard Keepers

Harcourt Organic Farming Cooperative

 

World Wildlife Fund – Innovate to Regenerate fund

 

 

Related Episodes:

S5 E11 An Incredible Octopus - with Katie Finlay

S1 E05 Mount Alexander Fruit Garden

S1 E06 Gung Hoe Growers

S2 E13 Food Security and Farmers Markets