Grassroots & Gumboots - Episode 8 - Can we grow food without chemicals?

Grassroots and Gumboots · Oct 9, 2026 · 43m

Can we grow great food and reduce our reliance on agricultural chemicals?In this episode, Kylie Woodham and Mike McCosker explore chemical use, soil health and the connections between farming and the food on our plates.Mike shares the personal experience that prompted him to rethink his farming practices and how that change shaped conversations with his family. We discuss observing insects and weeds, encouraging biodiversity and finding practical ways to reduce chemical inputs while keeping a farm productive and financially viable.From Kylie’s veggie garden to Mike’s 3,000-acre farm, this is…