There is a great deal of overlap between the remedies used for cows and humans.  This workshop will help people get over their impression that herbs are hippy BS by  running through the science, particularly as it pertains to treatment of  antibiotic resistant infections with herbs.  We will  also discuss the links between cow antibiotic use, soil decline and cow digestion that are paralleled in humans. 

Tutor: Phyllis Tichinin

Phyllis has a long history in soil and animal health. Educated as a soil scientist and trained by some of the best people in the industry, including Dr Arden Anderson, Dr Paul Dettloff and Jerry Brunetti, she describes herself as an Eco-nutritionist – Someone who looks for the patterns that link soil health, food nutrient density, environmental integrity and human well-being. With a mind like a steel trap for facts and figures, she specialises in coaching farmers to grow foods that heal both people and the planet and in educating consumers to demand healthy food from truly healthy soils.   She is keen for farmers to see themselves as the foundation for planetary recovery….the real health professionals. This is a session you don’t want to miss.

Event held at Chaos Springs 131 Deam Road Waihi - 07-863-797

Cost: $40.00

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 : $80

Tutor: Steve Erickson

Morning tea provided bring your lunch

Join us for a Tour of Chaos Springs Farm! Come and check out our 210 acre property in the Waitawheta Valley that has been sustainably and organically managed for the last 22 years. See what has worked for us and what hasn’t, learn from our mistakes so that you don’t have to make them too!

10am - 1pm
Morning Tea provided

Cost: FREE!

This one day workshop will include

What is Biochar?

How do you make it?

Uses and benefits

Kiln types and scales

Application methods and rates

The Workshop will be run by Shakēd From and Dr Pranoy Pal.

Pranoy Pal has over 10 years as a skilled scientist and manager and is highly experienced in the best practices of kiwifruit production. He has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agricultural Science, Chemistry and Horticulture and a PhD in Soil Science Systems. He has been actively involved in Biochar trials in Kiwifruit and written several papers on the subject.

Shakēd From Shakēd is a gardener and community organizer, working in the fields of permaculture, forest gardening, waste minimization, and social, environmental and Tiriti justice. Since 2013, Shakēd has been making, using and teaching about biochar as a way to mitigate climate change, increase animal health, and build soil fertility and resilience, at backyard and farm scales.

 The day will be a combination of indoor information and a practical demonstration of making biochar in two different systems. More information will be distributed on registration.

Morning tea provided, bring your lunch

Cost - $80.00 register here