Chris Eggert | Regenerative Farming, Mental Health & Family Involvement

In this episode of 'The Regenerative Journey,' host Charlie Arnott welcomes Chris Eggert to discuss their experiences and insights on regenerative farming. Chris shares his admiration for other regenerative farmers like the Haggertys and Jake Wolkey, emphasizing the importance of business acumen in farming. They delve into the significance of mental health, family involvement, and intuitive farming practices. The conversation also highlights Jimmy's Milk, a successful venture by Chris's son, illustrating the power of community support and the value of high-quality, locally-produced food. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the evolving journey of sustainable farming.

 Episode Promotion: 

The Regenerative Journey is proud to promote the CBR Local Regen Forum who have an exciting event coming up:

• 🗓️ CBR LOCAL REGEN Forum: Developing Direct-to-Market Models for Farmers in the Canberra Region
• 📍 University of Canberra – Friday, 2 May
• 🎟️ Tickets available now https://events.humanitix.com/2025-cbr-local-regen-forum.

Episode Links:

• Watch this Ep and others here - https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieArnottRegenJourney/videos 
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• Groundswell YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/groundswell-agriculture
• Grounded 2025 - 19 & 20 September Western Australia - https://groundedaustralia.com.au/
• Grounded YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GroundedAustralia/videos

Episode Credits:

Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our host Charlie Arnott and, of course, we are grateful for our supporters, subscribers and listeners.

 

Episode Chapters:

• 01:10 Welcoming Chris Eggert
• 01:22 Favorite Talks and Inspirations
• 03:01 The Wealth of Farming
• 03:47 Mental Health and Farming
• 08:03 Jimmy's Milk Journey
• 14:04 Community Support and Reputation
• 17:19 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up