GROUNDED 2026
PARTNERS
Events like GROUNDED couldn’t happen if it wasn’t for the support of our amazing partners and community.
PARTNERS
GROUNDED FESTIVAL 2026 is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
GROUNDED FESTIVAL 2026 is presented in partnership with the Upper Barwon Landcare Network and the Central Otway Landcare Network.
The Upper Barwon Landcare Network supports ten Landcare groups across the Otway Ranges and hinterland, spanning from the forested headwaters of the Barwon River to the volcanic plains beyond Winchelsea. They work alongside volunteer groups, private landholders and the wider community to care for Country and build resilient, productive farming landscapes and thriving ecosystems. Their vision is a sustainable, productive, diverse and innovative landscape and community, delivering economic, ecological and social benefits for all.
The Central Otway Landcare Network (COLN) advocates holistic land management, sustainable agricultural production, landscape, local food and community resilience, weed and pest control and promotes the enhancement of waterways, remnant vegetation and biodiversity. The group aims to promote community driven grass roots Landcare to improve the health of the landscape and community and encourages participation throughout the Barongarook, Boundary and Deans Creek, Lake Corangamite, Lake Colac, Gellibrand and Carlisle River catchments. Including the communities of Colac, Barongarook, Yeodene, Yeo, Kawarren, Gellibrand, Carlisle River, Weeaproinah, Beech Forest, Ferguson, Irrewillipe, Stony Rises, Pomborneit, Pirron Yallock, Nalangil, Corunnun, Alvie and Cororooke.
This event is also supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Landcare Grants
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is the lead agency for integrated catchment management in the Corangamite region of Victoria. Integrated catchment management (ICM) is the coordinated management of land, water and biodiversity resources and includes consideration of environmental, cultural, social, recreational, and economic values.
Their purpose is to work with community, Traditional Owners and other partners in decision-making and on-ground action that improves the health and sustainable productivity of catchments and waterways in the Corangamite region.
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Born in Byron Bay and brewed with a deep respect for place, Stone & Wood is one of Australia’s leading breweries. They’re known not just for great beer, but for their commitment to community, sustainability and supporting events that bring people together. We’re proud to have them as part of the GROUNDED family.
Founded in 2007, CarbonLink entered the soil carbon space with the goal to improve land health across Australia – long before it became a market. Since then we have led the way in profitable regenerative agriculture by delivering full-service, high-quality soil carbon projects.
Our advice is tailored to a landholders operation, soil, rainfall, and climate, so they can make an informed decision about whether carbon farming is right for them and their business. We list our customers as proponents because we invest in them, and we believe we can help them succeed.
Our team consists of agronomists, scientists, soil specialists, GIS analysts, and project managers. Over 25% of our staff hold Doctorates, and we are one of the few companies in the sector with a dedicated in-house R&D team. Now with nearly two decades of experience and patented SCANS technology developed with CSIRO, we’ve delivered the majority of Australia’s soil carbon credits across our 350,000 hectares of land under contract.
That’s leadership you can trust.
For over 75 years, the Natural Resources Conservation League (NRCL) have been actively promoting the sustainable management of Victoria’s natural resources. We have always had a practical focus, seeking to promote change through education, partnering and promoting community engagement in revegetation.
NRCL has now established the Natural Resources Conservation Trust (NRCT), an exciting new philanthropic initiative that aims to be a significant partner, supporting and building the capacity of community based Landcare and Natural Resource Management networks engaged in landscape restoration
At the Australian Holistic Management Co-op (AHMC), our purpose is to help people and landscapes thrive. Our core program is Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV), a rigorous, science-based protocol that measures changes in land health over time. Positive trends through EOV can qualify producers to contribute to Land to Market’s product volume or supply chain, opening up new marketing opportunities with buyers who want products from land that is regenerating.
We are also creating community for like-minded people so you can share experiences and learn from others, so making change is easier.
Whether you are asking questions, working on the answers for your place, or improving your results, AHMC is here to support you every step of the way
Sustainable Table is a not-for-profit organisation regenerating food and farming in Australia from the ground up.
The majority of the food we eat is grown and produced in ways that are harmful to people and the planet. Agriculture is a leading contributor to the climate crisis and puts immense pressure on ecosystems and communities across the world.
Together, we can take action to enable resilient agricultural ecosystems, create thriving communities and reimagine economies.
Tow and Fert designs and manufactures the world’s most versatile foliar application systems. Built in New Zealand and trusted by farmers across Australia, our machines are engineered to help growers reduce inputs, improve pasture performance, and support soil health — all in one pass.
Our machines are fitted with low-pressure stainless steel trash pumps designed specifically to preserve living microbes. Tow and Fert also doubles as a nurse wagon, supplying fine particle or liquid products directly to no-till drills and air-seeders, offering flexibility across pasture and cropping operations. With patented agitation and recirculation systems, farmers can mix and apply complex brews efficiently and evenly, without clogging or settling.
SUPPORTERS
Barwon Water (Barwon Region Water Corporation) is Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation. We have a proud history supporting regional prosperity by providing excellence in water, sewerage and recycled water services to our customers and the community for more than 110 years.
NutriSoil produces premium vermiculture products using a unique vermiculture recycling system that mimics nature’s processes to create a balanced and complete biological food source for soil and plants. By supporting farmers in building healthy, nutrient-rich soil, NutriSoil helps cultivate sustainable farming practices for healthier food and a healthier planet.
Founded in 1938, Gallagher is now known and respected in over 100 countries as a family-owned business built on customer-led innovation. From the electric fence to the cloud, Gallagher’s connected and customisable ecosystem of solutions empower our customers to work responsibly, productively, and profitably to protect what matters most.
Mulloon Institute is a not-for-profit, research, education and advocacy organisation established in 2011 by Founders Tony Coote AM and his wife, Toni Coote. It is recognised globally as a demonstrator of sustainable agriculture and environmental regeneration through landscape rehydration and restoration. The Institute believes that the long-term sustainability of both agriculture and the environment requires balance and working together in unison.
The Institute demonstrates innovative land management approaches that create healthier landscapes with more resilience to climatic extremes. By supporting transformational change in the way landscapes are managed, the Institute’s work benefits Australia’s farmers and communities and ultimately our planet.
Mulloon Institute delivers and achieves real change through strategic collaborative partnerships and strong educational resources that build capacity.
Mobble was founded in 2018 when Jock Lawrence and his family couldn’t find a farm management software to centralise and digitise their farm records on their multi-generational property.
Now, Mobble is used by thousands of farmers globally. Cattle, sheep and mixed cropping farmers are streamlining the way they run their operations with Mobble’s simple and effective farm management software. We love seeing the way farmers embrace Mobble and make it work for them.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and really listening to farmers. Built by farmers, for farmers.
Mobble works online and offline, and on any device.
Into The Wild Escapes offers more than 60 off-grid tiny home stays in secluded locations across regional Australia. Each tiny home is intentionally placed to immerse guests in nature where there’s nothing man-made in sight, just space to fully switch off and unwind in complete privacy.
Our tiny homes are designed with a minimalist ethos, but that doesn’t mean going without. Guests can expect premium comforts like French linen bedding, full kitchens and bathrooms stocked with quality products, heating and air conditioning, outdoor BBQs, and fire pits – and in many locations, decks with outdoor bathtubs or hot tubs under the stars.
We’re proud to work with landowners who share our values of sustainability, slow living, and deep respect for the land
Food Connect Foundation (FCF) is a charity dedicated to supporting the creation of regenerative and regionalised food systems across Australia. We work directly with communities to build shared infrastructure, develop local leaders, and create new pathways that connect farmers and food entrepreneurs beyond the supermarket duopoly.
Founded in 2009, FCF builds upon the trail-blazing achievements of the award-winning social enterprise Food Connect, which accumulated close to two decades of extensive experience and expertise in delivering positive outcomes in food systems change.
Resilience Farming is a family run business based on Victoria’s Surf Coast, dedicated to building healthier soils and more resilient farming systems. For over a decade we’ve been producing premium composts from nutrient rich organic inputs, designed to improve soil function. In recent years we’ve expanded into concentrated compost extracts developed to help farmers reduce input costs while improving soil health, boosting biological activity and building soil carbon across vineyards, cropping, pasture and a range of farming systems.