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