#57 Regenerative Agriculture in Australia with Jacob Wolki

Join Australian regenerative farmer Jacob Wolki as he shares his inspiring journey of building a vertically integrated farm business, inspired by Joel Salatin and driven by a passion for community health and soil. From humble beginnings, Jacob transformed his small farm into a thriving ecosystem encompassing beef, pork, chicken, lamb, eggs, and honey. But his vision extended beyond production. He tackled the processing bottleneck head-on by establishing his own butchery, showcasing the power of vertical integration in regenerative agriculture. In this in-depth vodcast, Jacob delves into the challenges and rewards of his unique approach. You'll discover: The secrets behind scaling a regenerative farm business: Learn how to focus on key enterprises and avoid spreading resources thin. The Nguni cattle advantage: Explore Jacob's unique breeding program and the rising popularity of dairy beef. Community as a common: Understand why community health and wealth are integral to regenerative success. Pastured poultry mastery: Dive into Jacob's multi-species farm and uncover the benefits of cutting broilers. The future of food: Unpack the potential of regenerative agriculture to tackle issues like Alpha Gal and shape a sustainable food system. Joel Salatin tips | Start your regenerative farm | Regenerative farming with Jacob Wolki | Podcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:10 Influence of Joel Salatin and Alan Savory 05:47 The Need for Vertical Integration 09:03 Understanding Regenerative Agriculture 11:56 Multi-Species Farming and Cutting Broilers 19:14 Scaling the Beef Operation with Nguni Cattle 23:12 Consumer Reception of Dairy Beef 28:10 Future Plans and Scaling the Business 32:13 Alpha Gal and EMU Farming 33:47 Where to Follow Jacob Wolki