Will Harris | The Future of White Oak Pastures

About this episode

Will Harris discusses the principles of regenerative agriculture and its importance for the future of farming and food security.

At nearly 70 years old, Will Harris has built a thriving, regenerative farm that employs more than 170 people and feeds communities with nutrient-dense food. In this episode, Will opens up about his resilience—personally, agriculturally, and economically. He explains why efficiency and resilience are opposites, why mistakes are opportunities, and how farms must think in terms of decades, not quarters. With reflections on the pandemic, food security, and decentralisation, Will shows why regenerative agriculture is the path forward for both farmers and consumers alike. Episode Sponsors: This episode of The Regenerative Journey is brought to you by Optiweigh. Trusted by regenerative farmers and land stewards, an Optiweigh Unit in your paddock makes precision livestock a reality. It's Australian-made for tough Australian conditions and puts more profit back in your pocket. Visit optweigh.com.au/charlie875 to save $875 on the purchase of a sheep or cattle unit. This episode of The Regenerative Journey is brought to you by Tarwyn Park Training. For over 40 years, we've been teaching Natural Sequence Farming because understanding how your landscape works is the key to restoration. Our…

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Arnott

Guest: Will Harris

Topics covered

• regenerative agriculture
• food security
• resilience
• sustainability
• community
• decentralisation

Keywords

• regenerative farm
• nutrient-dense food
• efficiency
• mistakes as opportunities
• long-term thinking
• pandemic reflections

Sponsors

Optiweigh, Tarwyn Park Training

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