A case study is presented that describes how a farmer on the semi-arid plains of western New South Wales, Australia, is introducing a more sustainable system of farming. The new farming system involves planting the native shrub saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) for grazing by wool producing Merino sheep. Information is provided on the establishment methods used, along with the costs incurred and benefits obtained. A conceptual model of the forces that influence farmers to introduce more sustainable systems of agriculture and resource management is presented and discussed.