5 Feb
2014
5 Feb
'14
8:56 a.m.
this looks really interesting, if a bit steep. would be curious to hear from anyone who
decides to go, maybe batch some soil.
Feb 4, 2014 08:44:55 PM, patrikd(a)gmail.com wrote:
Sounds interesting, although a bit pricy. Probably aimed more at amateur organic gardeners
than amateur scientist, but we can go heckle her with sciencey questions. :-)
Course Description
Schedule & Module Description
The course daily schedule is from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Who Should Attend?
Class is suitable for beginners to advanced
practitioners. This intensive course is for farmers, landscapers, ranchers, creators and
distributors of agricultural products, waste management professionals, soil and garden
enthusiasts of all types, and anyone who touches the earth.
http://www.livingmandala.com/Living_Mandala/Soil_Food_Web_Intensive_March_2…
e-mail: education(a)livingmandala.com
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Soil Food Web IntensiveAn Intensive Course With Dr.
Elaine Ingham
March 17 - 21, 2014
GreenFriends Farm / MA Center, Castro Valley, CA
For More Information Click Here
There is a whole world under the soil – and no one
knows this cast of characters better than Elaine Ingham! Elaine is one of the world’s
leading soil microbiologists, with 30 years of experience researching and teaching and an
easy and enthusiastic style that brings the soil food web to life. Elaine literally wrote
the book on compost teas: The Compost Tea Brewing Manual.
Healthy soil has all the interconnected elements of a
“web” – which can retain nutrients, cycle nutrients into the right forms at the right
rates for the plant desired, build soil structure, suppress disease-causing organisms,
protect plant surfaces, produce plant-growth-promoting hormones and chemicals, and
decompose toxic compounds. In this course, you’ll look at the elements of a healthy soil
food web, learn how to analyze and improve your own soil, and learn how to make composts
and extracts to strengthen the soil food web.
The course will cover the soil food web, soil food web
analysis, composts and compost extracts, and the use of microscopes.
Format & Modules
- Day 1 & 2 (March 17-18): Soil Food Web
Fundamentals ~ $275
- Day 3 (March 19): Compost Technology ~ $145- Day 4 (March
20): Compost Tea Technology ~ $145- Day 5 (March 21): Light Microscope Training ~
$166
* Participants can sign up for the entire course or
specific modules as outlined below:
Day 1 & 2: Soil Food Web Fundamentals (March
17-18) – Dr. Elaine Ingham uncovers the basic principles of the Soil Foodweb, plant
relationships, and bacterial to fungi ratios in this in-depth two day primer. Not only
will you gain a fundamental understanding of the way soil biology drives plant nutrition,
you will learn how modern agriculture selects for disease and pests. A must for anyone
wanting a complete understanding of soil health and healthy plants.
Day 3: Compost Technology (March 19) - Not all compost
is created equal. There is a big difference between good compost and reduced waste.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when building a compost pile is not selecting the
different Carbon:Nitrogen ratios for the plants they’re growing. Learn how to select the
proper ratios that will give your plants the exact biology they need to thrive.
Day 4: Compost Tea Technology (March 20) – We cover
the processes that will maximize biological diversity to get the most bang for your buck.
Actively Aerated Compost Tea (AACT) and Liquid Compost Extract (LCE) are the most
efficient methods for bringing back micobe diversity. This allows you to eliminate
inorganic fertilizers and herbicides which decrease diversity and degrade soil health.
Day 5: Light Microscope Training (March 21) – Dr.
Elaine Ignham leads this very special day of training on effective light microscope
techniques and identification. Learn from the master herself about what constituents good
compost and compost tea on a microscopic level. This part of the class is essential for
anyone who wishes to gain “eyes on” knowledge of the soil universe and what really goes on
under our feet. Get the necessary training to identify the bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and
nematodes that drive the health and well being of our plants. Students are encouraged to
bring their own microscope. Microscopes will also be available for a group discount at
the workshop.
Simply put, this information needs to be central to any
sustainable agriculture or land management. Participants receive a certification of
completion. This course will give you the tools you need to make healthy, site-specific
compost for beautiful results every time!
For More Information Click Here
Living Mandala
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