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GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held in a different farm location every year, so each festival is a unique, unmissable event celebrating local expertise and culture with an inspiring line up of speakers. With multiple stages running concurrently, it combines science and technology with ancient wisdom, provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively-managed farm.  Each year we record presentations and make them available, free for all, as a podcast called GROUNDED Live. We hope you enjoy the conversations.

  1. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Alison Pouliot - On Common Ground: Exploring the Fungal Subterrain

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this presentation, ecologist and fungi expert Alison Pouliot invites us beneath the surface to discover the extraordinary role fungi play in healthy landscapes. Combining science, storytelling and a passion for the often-overlooked world beneath our feet, Alison reveals why understanding fungi can change the way we see ecosystems and the farms we manage.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  2. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Caroyn Hall - What’s With Water? Tales from Mulloon

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this presentation, Carolyn Hall shares the work of Mulloon Institute and its pioneering approach to restoring natural water cycles across whole landscapes. Exploring the principles of landscape rehydration, Carolyn demonstrates how thoughtful water management can improve resilience, restore ecosystem function and benefit farms well beyond the property boundary.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  3. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Clara Coleman & James McLennan - There's No Off-Season

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this conversation, American farmer Clara Coleman and Farm My School founder James McLennan reflect on the idea that growing food doesn't stop with the seasons. Whether farming through harsh winters or nurturing school farms year-round, they explore the rhythms, challenges and rewards of producing food while building stronger communities.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  4. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Corangamite CMA - Small Blocks Big Dreams

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this session, supported by Corangamite CMA, local landholders share the realities of turning big ambitions into thriving small farms. Through their experiences, they discuss the opportunities and challenges of farming on a smaller scale, offering practical lessons for anyone beginning their own journey on the land.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  5. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Gavin Fisher - Stacking Enterprises

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities.  In this presentation, New Zealand farmer Gavin Fisher explores how diversifying enterprises can strengthen the resilience of a farm business. Sharing examples from his own organic farming system, Gavin discusses how combining complementary enterprises can improve profitability, reduce risk and create healthier landscapes without needing to expand the farm. GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  6. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Georgia Campbell & Josh Gilbert - The Future of Farming

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this closing conversation from the Ironbark Tent, Georgia Campbell and Joshua Gilbert look to the future of Australian agriculture through the eyes of a new generation. Together they explore leadership, climate, culture and the opportunities ahead, asking what kind of farming sector we want to build for the decades to come.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  7. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Graeme Sait - Nail Soil Chemistry, Nail Soil Biology

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this session, Graeme Sait explores the close relationship between soil chemistry and soil biology, showing why neither can be understood in isolation. With his trademark ability to connect complex science to practical farming, Graeme explains how improving one part of the system influences the other, helping farmers build healthier soils, healthier crops and more resilient farming systems.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

  8. 3d ago

    GROUNDED Live - 2026: Helianti Hilman & Madonna Thomson - Native Food for Soil, Nutrition & Profit

    Welcome to a new season of GROUNDED Live. This season features presentations recorded at GROUNDED Festival 2026, held over two memorable days on Yan Yan Gurt West Farm in Victoria, Australia. Each episode captures the ideas, stories and practical knowledge shared by the farmers, researchers, chefs, practitioners and thinkers who came together to explore healthier landscapes, healthier food systems and healthier communities. In this conversation, Madonna Thomson and Helianti Hilman explore the exciting potential of native food systems in Australia and Indonesia. Together they discuss how Indigenous knowledge, local species and regional food cultures can support healthier landscapes while creating new opportunities for farmers, communities and consumers alike.  GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held on a different farm each year. Every festival is unique, celebrating the people, landscapes and food of its host region through an inspiring line-up of speakers, local producers and hands-on learning. With multiple stages running concurrently, GROUNDED brings together science and technology, ancient wisdom and fresh thinking. It provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers, and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively managed farm. Each year, we record many of the presentations and make them freely available as the GROUNDED Live podcast. We hope you enjoy the conversations. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoy this episode, we'd love to welcome you to a future GROUNDED Festival.

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GROUNDED Festival is a cross between a farming conference and a food festival, held in a different farm location every year, so each festival is a unique, unmissable event celebrating local expertise and culture with an inspiring line up of speakers. With multiple stages running concurrently, it combines science and technology with ancient wisdom, provides a respectful place for lively discussion, an audience as interesting as the speakers and an excellent menu of local food, drinks and music, all on a beautiful, regeneratively-managed farm.  Each year we record presentations and make them available, free for all, as a podcast called GROUNDED Live. We hope you enjoy the conversations.

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  • Creator
    GROUNDED Festival
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GROUNDED Live
  • Show Website
    GROUNDED Live

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