Feb 14, 2022
In this episode of the Soil Solutions Podcast, Nicole Masters joins us to discuss using agroecology to find out what your soil needs to restore resilience and profitability with your operation.
Nicole is an agro-ecologist, educator and systems thinker with
nearly 20 years’
extensive practical and theoretical experience in regenerative land
practices.
She has been communicating these methods throughout Australasia
since 2003
and North America (2013); helping to inspire and guide producers
into new and
innovative ways to produce food.
Nicole has a large commitment to finding win-win solutions for
both the
wellbeing of landscapes and landmanagers. As a seasoned soils
coach, she has
a proven record in supporting producers in meeting their goals.
With over 1.2
million acres under her programs, Nicole excels at identifying and
solving
challenges through proactive management.
Her passion for fostering the growth of these farming practices
calls upon
diverse skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, an
understanding of behavioral
change and science communication.
With soil as a major driver for ecosystem health, Nicole has
worked closely
with diverse production sectors from; dairy, sheep & beef,
viticulture, compost, nurseries, market gardens, racing studs,
lifestyle blocks to large-scale cropping.
Working with such diverse clients has fostered a
broad knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing
different production
systems. Nicole has devised and delivered educational programs for
a wide
range of organizations; consultants, businesses, landcare and
extension
services.