COLLECTION: Farm-grown community
A collection of case studies that explores the work being done by farmers at the forefront of supplying awesome food direct to the consumer. And in doing so, integrating their local communities into a system of food production, mutual support and connection that benefits all .
These are great examples of farm businesses that are challenging the status quo, and offering an alternative perspective of how food production - and food supply - can be better integrated into the local economy.
Thank you to those farmers and growers who’ve so generously shared their time and experience to provide this inspiring content. Enjoy!


















Case study topics in this collection
Waikato's Tomtit Farm is supplying nutrient-dense produce direct to the local community, and connecting them directly to the land and people that produced it.
With its emphasis on community and sustainable ecosystems, Mangaroa Farms is integrating its beef, lamb and vegetable production with both nature and consumers.
Other content related to: community
The podcast heads to the Underground Festival in North Canterbury to capture some of the conversations that took place during this wonderful celebration of soil.
Hawke's Bay beef farmers and regen legends Rachel and Greg Hart share the story of how they've transformed their farm into a haven of life.
Allen Williams shares his inspiring learning journey, returning to farming after 24 years in academia and teaming up with Gabe Brown to impact millions of acres.
Waikato beef producers Carrie and Tom Andrews are creating a farm and butchery business built on the fundamentals of transparency, connection, responsibility, quality and resilience
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An in-depth and personal conversation with third generation sheep and beef farmer Zeb Horrell, who openly discusses the challenges and opportunities facing our farming communities.
Manawatū dairy farmers Charlotte & Russell Heald talk about how their transition to farm ownership, to regenerative then to organic has them "living their dream life".
Kaukapakapa farmer Stephen Newman shares his journey in and out of dairy farming, discovering regenerative agriculture, growing kiwifruit and the power of farm discussion groups.
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