About Whole Health Agriculture
We’re a farmer-led, not-for-profit organisation supporting practical, wholistic farming systems that protect animal, human, and environmental health.
Whole Health Agriculture (WHAg) exists to support farmers and growers to shift from chemical dependency towards whole health systems that build vitality and resilience while protecting people and the planet.
Founded in 2018 by three directors concerned about an increase in agricultural the lack of support for wholistic farming approaches, we:
- Teach farmers health-centred approaches to reduce synthetic inputs and antibiotics
- Support the evaluation and development of effective, on farm practices
- Create networks and support systems for progressive farmers
- Raise public awareness of wholistic health methods in farming
At the heart of our work is ‘salutogenesis’ – the science of what creates health, not just what prevents disease.
Salutogenic vs Conventional (Pathogenic) Approaches to Health
| Salutogenic | Conventional (Pathogenic) |
|---|---|
| Focuses on what creates health | Focuses on what creates disease |
| Proactive – before symptoms appear | Reactive – when symptoms appear |
| Builds resilience in the animal | Aims to eradicate the bug |
| No risk of resistance in the bug | Risks resistance in the bug (AMR) |
| Works with nature (pro-/pre-biotic) | Works against nature (anti-biotic) |
We run a dedicated Learning Centre offering online education, plus subsidised farmer support through membership and community.
We also collaborate with strategic partners to secure funding for local farm groups and field trials, and to influence policy that supports sustainable health-centred farming.
Our goal: To be a global leader in salutogenic farming – where health is created through the way we farm, not at the end of a food chain dependent on intensive inputs.
Our Impact
Learn how our work is supporting farmers to improve animal health, reduce inputs and build resilient farming systems in practice.
Our Principles
Our Purpose
Understand why Whole Health Agriculture exists and the change we’re working towards in farming and food systems.
Our Team
Our Partners
Testimonials
What farmers and partners say about working with Whole Health Agriculture and applying whole-health approaches on farms.
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