Thank you for your interest in our workshop, The Real Connection Between Soil Fertility and Animal Health.

Emily House – Metamorphic Ag
Have you ever wondered why? Why do some paddocks consistently outperform others, even when they're managed the same way? Why do some herds transition through calving with few issues while others struggle with metabolic disease, mastitis, or poor fertility? Or why do some farming systems seem to become more resilient over time, while others require increasing inputs just to maintain the same results?

The answers rarely lie in a single product, practice, or quick fix. They're found in the connections.

The relationship between soil biology and nutrient cycling. The way pasture nutrition influences animal health and performance. The impact that management decisions have on ecosystem function, productivity, and the long-term resilience of the whole farming business.

Kate Usmar – Alongside Ag

At Alongside Ag, we work alongside Growers and Graziers to unlock the potential of their land, livestock, and business through practical, regenerative thinking.

Modern agriculture is full of challenges — rising input costs, declining soil function, seasonal pressure, and the need to remain profitable while building long-term resilience. We help producers step back, see the bigger picture, and develop grounded strategies that improve both ecological and business outcomes.

Our work is built around three connected pillars: healthy landscapes, thriving livestock, and strong people. By improving ecosystem function, supporting animal health, and strengthening the connection between people, land, and community, we help create farming systems that are productive, resilient, and future-focused.

Alongside Ag is about partnership, not prescription. Every farm is different, and we believe the best outcomes come from working together — combining observation, practical experience, and ecological insight to create lasting change.

Together, we’re building healthy soils, profitable farms, and stronger rural communities.