2 April 2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

 To be held at Chaos Springs, 131 Deam Road, Waihi

This is a full day course and will supply the participant with knowledge of how to recognise and assess the biomass of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and nematodes.  A Manual is supplied covering the procedure.  Slides, coverslips and pipettes also supplied.

 Requirements:  Each participant must have their own microscope ie a Compound Microscope with Fully Mechanical Stage, its own light source, coarse and fine focus, 10x eye pieces and 4x, 10x, 40x objectives.  Morning and Afternoon Tea supplied – Bring your own lunch.

 Cost per person $310. GST included.

 Please register your interest with Cherryle Prew 027 2907566 or cherryle.prew@soilfoodweb.co.nz no later than 1 March 2020.

This one-day workshop will cover the basics of on farm composting including:

• Review of soil biology and their functions

• Understanding the carbon cycle

• Principles of thermal composting and vermi composting

• Compost pile types and construction

• Utilizing farm resources

• Recipes for optimum composting –diversity is the Key

• Monitoring and maintaining compost piles

• Assessing compost quality

• Equipment Options

• Site Selection and Layout

• Technical Tools

• Methods of application

Course Tutor Steve Erickson | Chaos Springs

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Cost: $230. GST included

Register here: info@chaossprings.co.nz

There are many different theories on soil and farm management. This workshop will explore the systems we have implemented over the past 18 years here at Chaos Springs which include;

Precise Composting Methods

Farm Specific Plant Extracts

Appropriate Crop Rotations

Accurate Grazing Management

Energetic Systems

This introductions to these methods will include an indoor explanation of each technique and a farm tour looking at the results.

Cost : $60.00

Tutor: Steve Erickson

Morning tea provided bring your lunch

To register click here info@chaossprings.co.nz