Djanaba - Eating Country to Save Country

Regeneration's True Cost

What if the road to better farming - one where we support First Nations self-determination, improve the environment, and enjoy incredible food - requires us to first "un-farm" Australia’s landscape.

Colonial approaches have damaged Country - people and planet - and reversing this damage through regenerative practices demands immense capital - cultural, financial, temporal and human.

This is the hard truth we are pursuing with the next step of Eating Country to Save Country.

How do we find the money, time, and effort necessary to support First Nations people do the work needed for a better future? How do we correct the wrongs of the past and create wealth for generations to come?

A Food Story 65,000 Years Old

For thousands of generations before colonisation, Aboriginal communities thrived by managing interconnected food systems. These First Nations food practices and cultures are not just heritage; they are an essential, proven blueprint for long-term ecological balance.

Finding Nature has been invited to help support a better future guided by 65,000 years of proven success. We recently travelled to Djanaba in the Hunter Valley and heard from Jocelyn King, who is re-awakening First Nations food systems and integrating regenerative practices to restore her farm to healthier production. Now, we have an opportunity to share this experience and enlist specialised support in Sydney. No reports, just action!

Join the Movement: From Challenge to Action

Eating Country to Save Country is about creating a model where small groups have intimate experiences on Country and then return with a mission: to inspire action and give back.

At this event, we'll share the specific challenges we encountered and ask you to join us in supporting Djanaba. This is your chance to use your knowledge, skills, and expertise to support Jocelyn meet the practical and financial demands of expanding her success.

This project is about leveraging our community's strengths to show respect for Country and First Nations knowledge systems, and to do something tangible and real to build a better future. (No Report required!)

What to Expect on the Night

You'll hear directly from Jocelyn King about the work Djanaba is doing - the money, time, effort and First Nations approach that is required to “de-colonise the land” and restore Mother Earth to health. You will also hear from Peter Cooley from IndigiGrow, sharing stories of First Nations food heritage and how this ancient natural knowledge is critical to informing modern regenerative practice.

The food and drinks on the night will be infused with Djanaba's produce, bringing to life the potential and taste of a 65,000-year-old food story.

Take Part

Sign up now to learn about the project and discover more about the extraordinary food story of the Country we call home. Your ticket includes food from the incomparable Gus_tronomy and drinks from Grifter Brewing Co.