Where Regenerative Theory Becomes Measurable Reality
Our property is our proof. Everything we teach, we practise. Everything Better Biology sells, we make here and put in our own ground first.
The Regenerative Training Centre sits on 60 acres at Woodford, about 90 minutes north of Brisbane. It started life as a school camp. Today it's a working demonstration farm, where every system you see is doing real work, not sitting there for show.
What's on the Property
Our market garden runs 50+ crops without synthetic inputs. Soil biology is tested quarterly and biological amendments are documented each season. Results are available on request.
The aquaponics system is a closed-loop fish and vegetable production system. Nutrient cycling happens in real time and you can see it working. Students and visitors interact with it directly.
We run a large-scale worm farm producing the worm castings that form the biological base for Better Biology dry blends and liquid extracts. Next to it sits our in-vessel composter, processing organic waste from a local café and closing the loop between food waste and fertility.
Our Johnson-Su bioreactor produces slow, fungal-dominated compost on site. This material is used exclusively as the base for brewing our liquid extracts. It is not sold as a retail product.
We produce biochar on site in our own kiln. It's charged with biology and incorporated into the Better Biology dry blends.
The ribbon mixer is where the dry blends are made to order. You can see it running during workshops and open farm days.
Our compost extract brewing system produces the liquid extracts, brewed fresh from Johnson-Su compost and worm castings in small batches to order.
The timed-grazing sheep paddocks demonstrate soil carbon improvement and plant diversity under managed rotational pressure. Ground cover is measured each cycle.
The 30-acre conservation reserve is native vegetation with walking tracks. It's our biodiversity and soil health reference site, showing what this country looks like with no inputs at all.
Wicking beds demonstrate water-efficient growing systems that are practical for home gardens and small-scale production.
Better Biology
Better Biology is our soil products and consultancy business. Where the RTC runs programs and events, Better Biology makes and sells biological soil amendments and provides soil health consultancy to farmers across SE Queensland.
We produce dry blends in the ribbon mixer from compost, worm castings, minerals and biological inoculants. We brew liquid extracts fresh from Johnson-Su compost and worm castings. All products are made to order, not pre-manufactured and warehoused. Biological content in liquid extracts is verified by microscopy before delivery.
We also offer farm-based soil consultancy integrating the Haney soil biology test and the RAPK/EAL mineral chemistry test, producing a written soil prescription for your property.
To browse the product range, place an order or enquire about consultancy, click on the link below Farmers who attend RTC workshops can discuss their soil needs with Todd directly and purchase products in person.
The Regenerative Training Centre acknowledges the Jinibara people as the Traditional Custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We're at Woodford in SE Queensland, about 90 minutes north of Brisbane. The property is not accessible by public transport. Schools and groups arrange their own bus, and workshop attendees drive in.
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Yes. We are happy to show people around for a facility hire or school Regen Ag program before they book. We also run open farm days several times a year where you can walk the property, see the systems and ask questions. Sign up to the newsletter to find out when the next one is.
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We have dormitory-style accommodation for up to 40 people, a commercial kitchen and full amenities. Accommodation is available for school overnight programs, group bookings and facility hire.
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We have written curriculum based programs for Years 5 to 12. We run four year-level programs, each with its own teacher guide and student journal. Programs are available as one-day or two-day formats depending on year level.
However we run tours for groups that are outside of the curriculum based programs. These include Aged care, Home schoolers and University groups.
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No not at all. Our workshops range from hobby farmer weekends for people who've just bought a block through to soil biology and composting courses for experienced growers. We meet you where you are.
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The property is a working farm with uneven ground, slopes and outdoor terrain. The pavilion, dining area and amenities are accessible, but some field-based activities involve walking on farm tracks. Contact us before booking so we can work out what's possible.
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Yes. The RTC is available for retreats, conferences, team-building days and private group bookings. (we don’t do parties or weddings)
We have a large enclosed dining / conference centre seating 150 theatre style, a commercial kitchen, accommodation and AV equipment. Contact us for a quote.
Open Farm Days
Several times a year the property is open for free guided tours. These are ideal if you want to see the systems running and understand how everything fits together before committing to a workshop or product purchase. Sign up to the newsletter to be first to know about upcoming dates.