Active Vista’s mission is to assist growers with the development of soil-focused diverse cropping systems with commercially viable seeds, appropriate equipment and soil inputs, and advice and feedback for all growers current needs and particular situations. Active Vista is working diligently behind the scenes to maintain and develop seed supplies for profitable market gardening. Bulk quantities of seeds are at- or near-cost, non-GMO, and include the best hybrid and heritage varieties to suit the context and conditions of growers needs across Australia. Active Vista also takes the battle out of importing specialized tools, providing sales and warranty support for all of their equipment, carry most replacement parts, and have direct lies of communication with suppliers. Active Vista encourages feedback and gives personal attention to all inquiries because it is a vital part of the development of the growing organic community.

Curly’s Ag has been in the business of developing and manufacturing innovative ag tools for the past several years. In that time, Curl’s has amassed an impressive range of new patented tools now readily available for growers. Curly’s is home to the world’s only commercially available battery drill powered power harrow, the Curly’s Cracker automatic broad fork, the Ellia 3000 bed former, and the Hand-E electric tractor and loader.

Wayne Shields of Peninsula Fresh Organics joins host Mikey Densham to talk about his 45 years of market gardening, the journey from conventional to organic farming, the 145+ acres they farm across two climates, fertility and seasonality on a large scale, and a whole lot more.