Herbal farming in Australia

In this episode I interview Naomi Ingleton from FarmacyCo, a former apothecary and soon to be herbal farm and education center in Eldorado, Victoria.

Naomi is a Chef, Horticulturist, Ayurvedic practitioner and studying a Bachelor of Health Science in Western Herbal Medicine, she uses biodynamic and regenerative principals, harvesting with the moon and sun.

Topics discussed in this podcast:

-Naomi's journey as a chef, dairy farmer and ayurvedic practitioner.

-How to create a herbal business.

-Why Australian grown herbs are a a rare commodity.

-The importance of using locally grown herbs over imported herbs.

-The legality of making and selling medicine in Australia. Naomi is also a member of the herb society Australia and runs regular workshops, her next one will be on the Winter solstice at the Herb Society in Burnley.

To find out more about Naomi and to follow her story as she starts her farm, visit: www.farmacyco.com.au or follow her on Instagram at: @farmacy_co