FAQs
What is regenerative farming?
We’re always keen to talk regenerative farming! If you select the ‘read more’ options on our produce you will find more information about how our produce is regeneratively farmed specifically.
In a nut shell, to us regenerative farming is practices which build rather than deplete the resources on which they depend, be they ecological, social or economic.
What does pasture raised mean?
Animals which are raised (live on) fresh, live pasture. Our animals have continuous access to fresh grass and other plants, healthy, diverse and chemical free soil, sunshine and bugs. Our animals don’t just access the outdoors, they live in it.
What does grass fed mean?
Grazing animals that are fed grass, not grain. Our cattle and sheep are raised entirely on our chemical free, regeneratively managed pasture and are not fed grain at any stage in their production.
How is your wool made?
Our wool is grown, sheared and baled in SA. It is then scoured, carded, combed, spun and plyed in Victoria. We then hand dye the skeins with botanical plants, most of which we have foraged from our farm. Proudly none of our wool is super wash treated. The majority of super wash (aka easy care or machine washable wool) wool is coated in plastic resin, protecting the fibre from felting when agitated (machine washed). We do not produce super wash wool, our wool must be handled with care as all good wool should.
Why botanically dyed?
Since the industrial revolution, the toxic chemicals used in synthetic dyes and dye practices are responsible for irreparable damage to human and environmental systems the world over. We aim to offer an alternative and we get to harness natures local beauty in the process.
Shipping and delivery
For all wool and pasture raised produce orders we charge $9.95 for shipping, free for bulk produce orders over 16kg. Wool is shipped via standard Australia post and all meat orders are delivered in a refrigerated food grade vehicle on Thursdays, the Thursday following your order.
Who is Nomad Farms?
Nomad Farms is made up of a small bunch of motivated folk, who share a passion for regenerative agriculture and good produce. Founded and managed by Tom Bradman, he is our main guy and the man you’ll see delivering produce around SA. Co-founder and partner Verity Slee runs the fibre show, both of us receiving endless guidance and distraction by daughters Laura and Sophia. Our hard working Chook Production Manager is Luke Falkai and we are so fortunate to have Luke on our team. John and Andrea Maidment are the friendly faces you see running our market stalls on the weekend.
We are forever grateful to our wonderful team here at Nomad Farms.
If you have any further queries please contact us at nomad@nomadfarms.com.au or complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
