Rising from the Ashes
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<p>Today we are on the road to Woombye on Queensland’s glorious Sunshine Coast.</p> <p>Our farmer of the week knows what it’s like to work hard, lose it all - and then go on to come back even stronger.</p> <p>Five years ago, the family’s fresh produce shop was destroyed in an arson attack but the setback ended up being a reset with Mick Dan and his partner Kelly deciding to found Good Harvest Organic Farm.</p> <p>A green change that paid off - having just been declared Australian Organic Farmer of the Year.</p> <p>Farmer Mick joins me to discuss:</p> <ul> <li>Farmer Mick’s favourite time of day on his Organic farm on the Sunshine Coast of Qld.</li> <li>Farming is in Mick’s blood, however he first set himself up with a Batchelor of Environmental Science and, became a Lecturer in climate change, physics and ecology!</li> <li>Mick’s roots called him back to the farm and he shares the advantages of his education in organic farming.</li> <li>The arson attack on his Organic shopfront, which brought an unexpected silver lining.</li> <li>The beginnings of Good Harvest Organic Farm</li> <li>The feeling of feeding more than 1300 families per week.</li> <li>Customer perceptions of organics and food provenance and, the shift in perception during the pandemic.</li> <li>Mick tells us what is actually involved in growing Organic produce.</li> <li>The requirements for receiving organic certification for Good Harvest Organic Farms.</li> <li>Winning Organic Australian Farmer of the year in 2021.</li> <li>Mick tells us about the ‘farming incubator’ as a way to build a lasting legacy.</li> <li>The biggest misconception from the public when it comes to organic produce.</li> <li>The ultimate dream for the future of Good Harvest Organic Farm.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We hope to see you back on the road soon, to learn more about how Australia grows on the next episode of Australian Farmers with Angie Asimus.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://angieasimus.com/">Angie Asimus</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angieasi