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The Family Dirt: The new book in the ABC series, on nature, sustainability and a new era of farming, from two inspiring sisters
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How an Australian farming family chose regenerative practices over bare dirt and bull dust. When the Spencer family farm seemed on the brink of collapse, graziers Renee Spencer and her sister Melissa decided it was time for radical change. They had become aware of terms such...
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How an Australian farming family chose regenerative practices over bare dirt and bull dust.
When the Spencer family farm seemed on the brink of collapse, graziers Renee Spencer and her sister Melissa decided it was time for radical change. They had become aware of terms such as 'cell grazing', 'sustainable', and 'holistic', and considered incorporating these concepts into their practices. Very soon, they saw results—but only on a local level. What was needed was a complete overhaul that included a dramatic shift in every aspect of their farming, including the study of soil, root systems, microbes, and—counterintuitively—the contributions that livestock make to the land.
Now, with over five years of regenerative practice under their belts, Renee and Melissa are eager to share their insights so that agriculturalists—whether in rural areas or suburban gardens—can work with their land, not against it. They aim to change the way we farm, eat, and think about our land.
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ISBN: 9780733344275
Publisher: ABC Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 February 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: ABC Books
Edition: 5th edition
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 250g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Renee Spencer is a firth generation cattle producer based in Central Queensland. She has gained popularity on social media for her real and gritty look at what it's like to be a young woman growing up on the family farm. Her family practised regenerative agriculture and Renee is passionate about the soil and land management practices. Melissa Spencer (Stock Chick Films) is a videographer/photographer and grazier from Capella, Queensland. With a working dog team of her own and years of experience working on cattle properties in Central Queensland, she has a deep passion for showcasing rural stories and the beauty and skill of Australia's working dogs through her lens. As a visual content creator specialising in video and photography of rural life and culture, she has also worked as a camera operator and photographer on the TV series Muster Dogs.
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