Randal Breen is a farmer that raises beef, chickens and pigs on the same farm for a number of reasons which we discuss during our interview, as well as the importance of biodiversity, native vegetation not only to the overall ecosystem but also to an animal's health and the nutritional density of its meat.EPISODE LINKSThe Echo Valley Farm website: https://www.echovalley.com.au/Contact Echo Valley Farm: https://www.echovalley.com.au/contactEcho Valley Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): https://www.echovalley.com.au/csa  Check out a Twitter friend of mine that also does CSA farming at Lakey Farm: https://twitter.com/RayMondeDeuxAustralian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): https://afsa.org.au/csa/AFSA's Food Democracy book: https://afsa.org.au/afsa-merch/farming-democracy-2/AFSA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausfoodsovWhite Oak Pastures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiteoakpasturesSylvanaqua Farms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvanaquafarmsFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including our biology section, Plant Scientific Names: A Guide To Start Learning, and our 25-part series on native and exotic plant families, subfamilies and genera that are commonly seen in Aussie gardens.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.