Join us to learn how living soil works is foundational to understanding regenerative farming. Practices like composting, mulching, reduced-tilling, and cover cropping are meant to protect the life in the soil. But what is the “life in this soil?”
The first two hours of this workshop will cover the basics of what living soil is, starting with descriptions of the various beneficial microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, microarthropods) and how they all work together to create the best possible environment for plants to thrive in. This workshop will also describe several methods for building and maintaining living soil in various growing systems, and discuss the many benefits to using biological approaches to growing.
During the third hour, Robbin along with fellow Soil Food Web colleague Mike Blancke, will assess soil samples from participants who sign up to bring one. Robbin and Mike will use their microscopes to discover which (if any) microorganisms are present in the samples, and provide guidance on how to make improvements, if needed. These assessments will be projected onto screens so all audience members can choose to stay and continue learning.
There will be snacks and refreshments!
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