About
The Regenerative Agriculture Mentoring Program was developed by a team from Southern Cross University with the support of the NSW Government through their Environmental Trust grants program.
Program aim
This is a unique program which supports collaborative learning in a small group environment to better understand farming systems, that is specific to the context of each region.
This program is designed to increase awareness of regenerative agriculture and the principles and practices that are available to better manage landscapes. It does this by matching farmers with mentors who are recognised for their expertise in regenerative agriculture.
As part of the program, resources are developed by Southern Cross University, the first university in the world to offer a degree in Regenerative Agriculture, with mentees having direct access to mentors, and the wealth of experience they have in the local area. This process can help validate ideas, increase exposure to different networks, accelerate business productivity, lower costs and support farm scale sustainability.
The RAMP team
The RAMP team has included so many people of the last three years – more than we have included here. We thank everyone for their rich and valuable contributions to this program. RAMP is what it is because of the people involved.
Program Manager & Program Developer
Dr. Simone Blom
As Program Manager, Simone designed the program with her 25 year history in environmental education...
Dr. Mathew Alexanderson
As Project Developer, Mathew was responsible for developing resources and program evaluation...
Program Mentors
Brian Wehlburg
As director of Inside Outside Management, Brian is an internationally recognised expert in holistic farming...
Glen Chapman
Glen Chapman is the principal consultant at Southern Blue Regenerative with 25 years experience...
Tony Hill
Tony Hill was the founder of the Australian Holistic Management Co-op. He has expertise in governance and...
David Hardwick
David is an agroecologist and has over 20 years experience in rural landscapes, farming and food systems.
Craig Carter
Craig has been in regenerative agriculture for over twenty years. He is a certified Field Professional...
Helen Lewis
Helen is an internationally accredited Holistic Management and decision-making educator and farmer...
Simon Mattsson
Simon completed a Nuffield Scholarship on Soil Biology and is a pioneer of multi-species cover cropping in Australia.
Bruce Maynard
Bruce Maynard has been farming for over 35 years and is an Agricultural innovator and pioneer...
Gavin Tinning
Gavin has a diverse history of work in agricultural extension, environmental management, bush regeneration...
