Dr Mark P McHenry has run the family farm for over 15 years at Mt Lindesay near Denmark Western Australia. Dr McHenry has followed in his parents footsteps in improving the farm agroecology within the unique bioregion. With his young family he has diversified the farm from prime lamb into specialty fresh foods with his science background. Dr McHenry has a PhD in Physics, is a Fulbright Scholar, Australian Endeavour Research Fellow, and a Science & Innovation awardee with over 150 peer-reviewed publications. Dr McHenry has practical and research experience in clean energy, water technologies, agricultural productivity, and international development for rural communities.