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Michael Phillips
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 Michael Phillips is legendary for helping people grow healthy fruit. 
​He is a farmer, author carpenter, orchard consultant, and sought-after speaker from 
Heartsong Farm in northern New Hampshire, USA.  Michael, along with his family  grow apples and a variety of medicinal herbs. Michael is the author of The Apple Grower, The Holistic Orchard, and Mycorrhizal Planet.
About Michael
Professor Susanne Schmidt
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​​Professor Susanne Schmidt, University of Queensland School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, leads a team researching natural ecosystems and agro-ecosystems at the interface of plants, microbes and soil. Susanne is a member of science and journal advisory boards, a fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and active in science communication and outreach.
About Susanne
Robert Hinrichsen
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Kalfresh farming operations are managed by Robert Hinrichsen. Rob could see soil structure and biology declining under the standard intensive vegetable production practices.   Rob and  Soil Wealth  are  working together on the challenges of soil compaction, surface sealing and the soilborne disease pythium. At the Kalbar site demonstrations are being conducted on the potential benefits of variable rates of compost, cover cropping and a beneficial bacteria.  Farm Tour 2 stops at Kalfresh.  Photo courtesy Woolworths.
About Rob & Kalfresh
Dr Neil Wilson
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Dr Neil Wilson is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Sydney School of Agriculture, specialising in the molecular biology and ecology of agriculturally relevant microorganisms.  
​Neil is passionate about communicating the latest developments in the field of molecular microbiology with people across the food industry, from growers to retailers.

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About Neil
Jeff Moyer  
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Jeff Moyer, Rodale Institute, is a world renowned authority in organic and biological agriculture with expertise in organic crop production systems, weed management, cover crops, crop rotations, equipment modification and use, and facilities design.
​Jeff has spent the last four decades helping countless farmers make the transition from conventional farming to organic (and biological) methods.
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About Jeff
Professor Carlo Leifert
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After proving the value of organic production and nutrition of organic foods while working with farmers and supermarket giant Tesco in the UK, Carlo is set to open the door to a new future for Australian agriculture as Director of the new Centre for Organics Research at Southern Cross University.  Carlo can also claim the title of farmer.  He has an olive orchard in Greece.
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About Carlo
Nick Kelly
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Nick farms near Newdegate in WA, 375km SE of Perth, with his wife, Lucy, and his parents, Malcolm and Cathie.  The Kellys are broadacre minimum-till/ no-till croppers.   Their weather resilient farming system' is enhancing soil health, sequestering carbon, reducing erosion, increasing moisture retention, reducing chemical use and improving crop yields.
South West Catchments, WA report,'NICK KELLY is busy building a huge workforce but unlike most labour sources, this one  works for food and shelter.... soil micro-organisms and other soil life' 
About Nick
Dan Falkenberg
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Dan has managed the Eden Hall vineyard and viticultural program since 2011. He has implemented extensive viticultural practises including bio-diversity programs, mulching, mid-row native grass improvements and more precise water management.  
Dan is a key figure in the Eden Hall team. He brings experience, vision and passion so that you can enjoy great wines from the beautiful Eden Valley.
About Dan

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Thank you to the generous, community minded, altruistic Aussie farmers, scientists and service providers who have left behind their farms, labs and businesses to travel to the conference to selflessly share their experience, expertise and enthusiasm for ​healthy soils, healthy farms and a healthy future.
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Dale Abbott
Bowen Crop ​Monitoring
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Geoff Bugden
Wilson River Pecans
About Geoff
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Dr Bernard Doube​
dung beetle solutions
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Lorraine Gordon
Director - Farming Together
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Simon Mattsson
nuffield scholar/ sugar
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Robert Quirk
Sugar Cane Grower
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Andrew Shaw
Enviroveg - Ausveg
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Johannes Biala
Director Recycling Organic Waste UQ
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Rick Carr  (remote from USA) 
Rodale Institute
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Dr Judi Earl
PASTURE ECOLOGIST - AIMS 
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Graham Lancaster
Environmental Analysis Lab
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Peter Norwood
full circle nutrition
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Mary Retallack
​Retallack Viticulture
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Henry Sheehan
figtrees organic farms
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Rod Bruin
Summit Organics
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Alan Coates
Coates Horticulture
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Dave Forrest
Organic Forrest
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Chris Lawlor
Duddingtonia
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Dan Papacek
Bugs for Bugs
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Derek Smith
Working with nature
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