[Re]Generation Fellow: Guy Ritani
October 17, 2024
[Re]Generation Fellow: Guy Ritani
In 2023, the Australian Generate Fellowship (fka HERD) was established to help the next generation of farmers, graziers and land stewards build a diverse and resilient network dedicated to regenerative practices. In its inaugural year, the program provided food systems specialist and permaculture teacher, Guy Ritani, with a full scholarship to attend the REGENERATE Conference in Santa Fe, California. The annual event brings together farmers, conservationists, land stewards, scientists and thought leaders from across the world to exchange knowledge, foster community and explore innovative practices. The conference provided Guy the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field, forge meaningful relationships with peers and mentors across the USA, find support for their work and bring fresh perspectives on the future of agriculture back to Australia. “I learnt so much during my time at REGENERATE. What really struck me was hearing such a range of amazing stories about resilience and innovation.” Guy have been engaged in innovative regenerative practices both ecologically & socially across the Asia-Pacific region for years. Their work is centered around building relationships, networks and systems to achieve climate justice, bio-regional food security and culturally appropriate and sovereign food systems. Guy co-founded PermaQueer, an organisation supporting Queer,…