2021 Bob Hawke Landcare Award
Andrew Stewart
In 1991, Victorian farmer Andrew Stewart developed a whole farm plan to regenerate Yan Yan Gurt West Farm- a 230-hectare regenerative grazing and agroforestry property. Over 30 years he and his family established 50,000 trees and shrubs, forming a network of wildlife corridors meandering across the farming landscape providing soil, pasture and livestock protection, nutrient cycling, waterway protection, and improved mental well-being for people who live, work and visit the farm.
Passionate about supporting sustainable agriculture as a way to benefit future generations and address the climate emergency, after winning the 2020 Bob Hawke Landcare Award, Andrew has broadened his advocacy for landcare and agroforestry including educating future generations of landcarers through webinars and tours for schools, universities and other tertiary institutions.