Regen Ag Community Gathers for Conversations for Change 2025
This year’s event series features a stellar lineup of thought leaders and local legends, including Stuart Andrews, pioneer of Natural Sequence Farming, Judi Earl, an expert in holistic grazing and sustainable land management; and Richard Daugherty, a visionary in practical regenerative farming techniques. More local heroes, engaging stallholders, and hands-on workshops create an exciting action packed day for the local farming community.
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The issue
The Conversations for Change Forum addressed the urgent need to transform how we care for land, water, and communities in the face of drought, climate change and land degradation. Conventional agricultural practices are proving unsustainable, and many landholders are seeking practical, regenerative alternatives. This event brought people together to learn, connect, and explore land management practices that heal landscapes, build soil health, support biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience. It aimed to empower local individuals with knowledge, tools, and networks to shift towards more regenerative, adaptive, and inclusive ways of caring for County and each other.
The solution
On Saturday 5th April, over 70 people gathered on Wiradjuri Country for the Conversations for Change Forum — a celebration of regenerative agriculture, community connection, and practical action for healthy landscapes. The event brought together farmers, landholders, scientists, and landcarers for a full day of workshops, keynote talks, and networking. Highlights included powerful presentations from Stuart Andrews, Dr Judi Earl, Richard Daugherty, and Colin Seis, as well as sessions from Local Land Services, the Mulloon Institute, and The Regenerative. Hands-on learning, honest conversations, and shared purpose made the day a standout success.
The impact
The Conversations for Change Forum sparked inspiration, connection, and action among over 70 Landcarers. Attendees left feeling empowered with practical tools, fresh ideas, and renewed hope for the future of farming and land stewardship. The event strengthened local networks and created space for meaningful dialogue across generations, practices, and worldviews. Showcasing regenerative solutions and Indigenous knowledge helped shift perspectives and encouraged a collective move toward more resilient, holistic approaches to land care. The energy and enthusiasm generated are already rippling out into new projects, collaborations, and a stronger community of practice.
Learnings
The Conversations for Change program design allowed participants to choose which sessions they wished to participate in, and market stalls and exhibits made the afternoon a fun 'choose your own adventure' style event. Conversation sessions in the afternoon were primarily unstructured, allowing for open dialogue in small groups.