Earthworkers

Drawing on over 40 years of expertise, Daniel serves as a trusted consultant for a diverse array of commercial growers and farmers throughout New Zealand. His services encompass comprehensive soil analysis, tailored crop programs, and hands-on technical support across a spectrum of agricultural sectors, including fruit, arable, viticulture, ornamentals, and pasture. Daniel's specialisation lies in guiding the transition away from conventional agrochemical-based practices toward biologically regenerative programs grounded in the principles of beneficial microbial activity and optimised nutrition. Through his adept guidance, farmers not only embrace regenerative growing systems but also witness tangible improvements in yields and profitability, marking a pivotal shift towards sustainable agricultural practices.

Sarah Smuts-Kennedy is the founder of the Charitable Trust For the Love of Bees, OMG urban farm, the Earthworkers educational pathway and the Communities of Regenerative Learning. In 2022 she stepped down from the leadership team, though remained an advisor and facilitator during those years. After a good break she is pleased to be stepping back into continuing the development of Earthworkers and its post course mentoring programmes.

She is an artist, For the Love of Bees began as her artwork in 2014. She has been a practicing biology first regenerative farmer at Maunga Kererū for the past 15 years. In 2020 Sarah received a Commendation for her work at For The Love of Bees, The Sustainability Superstar Award at the Sustainable Business Awards.