Accredited members
IEA accreditated members represent recognised regenerative agriculture knowledge holders within the IEA member community of practice. Accreditation is either achieved via the application process through a peer review assessment or honorary accreditation awarded by the IEA Board of Directors for those with long-standing publicly recognised body of expertise within the agriculture industry.
Honorary Accredited Members
The IEA recognise that there are many in the community who have demonstrated leadership and experience in regenerating Australian landscapes. At our AGM in November 2024, we announced the first of our Honorary IEA Accredited members. Honorary Accredited Members are advocates of the IEA and are willing to share their wisdom and experiences and participate in the member ‘Community of Practice’ including peer review of accreditation applications.
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Honorary Accredited Member [Victoria]
Dr Mary Cole has lived a life dedicated to caring for the land with respect and reverence. Her commitment to farming free of synthetic chemicals dates back 56 years, and her vast knowledge in biological soil health, agriculture, and environmental science is demonstrated through her influential work as an educator, consultant, and researcher.
In 1980, Mary founded Agpath Pty Ltd, an agricultural consulting company promoting ecologically responsible farming practices. Her work prioritises real-world solutions over academic theory, focusing on tangible outcomes that benefit both the environment and agricultural productivity.
Mary’s involvement in Landcare, and her leadership in establishing environmental groups in western Gippsland, are testament to her enduring commitment to community-based ecological restoration. Her contributions were recognised in 2024 with the awarding of Senior Citizen of Year for Cardinia Shire, Victoria, for her work for the community, environment and farmer well-being.
Mary’s dedication to ecological agriculture, her innovative research and practices, and her tireless efforts to educate and empower others, exemplify the principles of ecological stewardship, environmental justice, and regeneration, and her contributions will continue to inspire and shape the future of agriculture for generations to come. We congratulate and welcome Mary as an Honorary Accredited Member of the Institute of Ecological Agriculture.
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Honorary Accredited Member [NSW]
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