Testimonial & feedback
The RAMP program facilitated over 100 farmers in NSW to transform their on-farm practices and their farming thinking to regenerative agriculture. This is what they had to say about RAMP.
One of the best things to come from this program was the connection to like minded people all striving to do better in their own ways. It’s great to brainstorm and share stories and advice. It was a great program and I am very grateful to have been involved. Thank you!
Cattle Farmer, Lismore region
RAMP Participant
I enjoyed the experience, the experiments, the knowledge that everyone shared in the group. It created a supportive and nurturing environment for us to. RAMP was a great program to connect with others.
Cattle Farmer, Coffs Coast region
RAMP Participant
RAMP's group mentoring model was very beneficial to all involved. Agriculture can be so isolating, group mentoring facilitates a new work of professional peers to engage and learn with.
Sheep Farmer, Dubbo Region
RAMP Participant
The RAMP was engaging and rewarding. Love your work. Keep it up. Thank you.
Cattle Farmer, Dubbo Region
RAMP Participant
I enjoyed the Interactions with the mentor and group members. Our mentor did a very good job of facilitating discussion.
Wool Grower, Hunter Region
RAMP Participant
After participating in the RAMP, I think group mentoring is excellent as each member asks different questions relevant to their context and it builds a sense of community.
Cattle Farmer, Dubbo Region
RAMP Participant
I expected it to be a lot harder, a lot more personal and a lot more practical. I was somewhat daunted by these expectations! It has been a fantastic, thought provoking experience and a catalyst for many changes and improvements in my land management and relationship practices. The relationships and knowledge gained are re-invigorating my mindset within my current context.
Cattle Farmer, Coffs Coast
RAMP Participant
I enjoyed creating a group of like minded people. It gave me the confidence to move forward.
Mixed Crop Farmer, Dubbo Region
RAMP Participant
The best program I've done to date. Practical in every way.
Cattle Farmer, Coffs Coast
RAMP Participant
Group mentoring is key in holding the space for participant learning and sharing in RAMP. They help keep the focus of the group, and bring a sense of professionalism that elevates the learning, beyond what a group of peers alone might achieve. Their training also lifts the scattering of lessons learned along the journey into the principles of practice within holistic management and regen ag.
Cattle Farmer, Blue Mountains Region
RAMP Participant
RAMP was a great way to share knowledge among a group of farmers with different skills and experiences rather than only relying on the expertise of one mentor. No one had all the answers but it was great to be able to discuss different experimental approaches among a community of Northern Rivers farmers and feel as if we were all trying to work it out together.
Cattle Farmer, Lismore Region
RAMP Participant
I enjoyed the regular discussions about regen Ag with a group of great people all looking to change and improve their practices.
Cotton Grower, Bingara Region
RAMP Participant
It was a great program and I am so grateful to have been involved. Thank you.
Cattle Farmer, Lismore Region
RAMP Participant
RAMP feedback
What was your favourite element of RAMP?
“Discussing issues/opportunities of actual farms owned by participants. ‘Real life’ examples.”
“Being involved, listening and taking in the mentor views and experiences as they allowed me to talk with others, farmers and a like and seek their opinions.”
What has been the most significant realisation you have had during the RAMP?
“Opportunities within regen farming. Taking care of land through regen farming.”
“There is so much to learn and understand.”
“You don’t need to change the world in one day.”
How has your understanding of your farming practices changed?
“Realisation of the importance of biodiversity needed to produce quality foods and how it can be used for a number of different objectives. Growing foods and storing carbon.”
“The use of animals in regeneration of land is extremely helpful.”
“Reducing the need for inputs (sprays/fertilisers). Moving away from traditional practices.”
“We need to work or farm smarter.”
“Feed what you want to grow, don’t try to kill what you don’t.”
“Managing land for benefit of the land.”
“We need a holistic approach that allows us to produce food and keep our environment healthy and reduce our impact on nature so it can restore itself.”
“Fertiliser is not necessarily the answer to improve paddocks.”
How has your understanding of the landscape changed?
“Use of cattle as a tool to manage the land”
“Benefits of biodiversity”
“Nature can do its work if we allow it too”
“I think a better understanding of what I do can affect nature and the environment.”
“Try and think several steps ahead so that if I do this what will that affect in the future.”
“Work with land not against it.”
