Stewarding Our Soil Workshop

Dates tbc
 
 Stewarding our Soil workshops at the farm are run by Regenerative Agriculture UK & will focus on learning how to manage the beneficial organisms in and for your soil. This is open to gardeners, growers, farmers & absolutely anyone interested in looking after the condition of soil they work with. 
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Provisional Schedule
9:00 Arrival
9:30 Welcome and general introduction.
10:00 Introduction to the Soil Food Web.
10.30 How Agricultures impacts Soil Biology.
11:00 PLAYTIME! (Weather permitting outside to look at some soil/compost).
11:30 The Microscope and Microscopy.
11:45 Soil sample collection & preparation.
12:00 Microscope demonstration & soil biological assessment
12.45 Q & A
13:00 Lunch.
14:00 Composting, Compost extract & teas
15.15 Break
15:30 Practical examples, results and discussion.
16:30 Q&A.
17.00 Finish 

Cost (including lunch and refreshments):

​£80*     Independent Individuals, including farmers and growers and gardeners with holdings under 350 acres
£125*    Estates and holdings over 350 acres
               Representatives of businesses (including advisors)
               Organisations (including NGOs and Institutions)
*    Includes £25 non-refundable administration fee; see booking form for cancellation policy.
We may be able to offer some bursaries, depending on the number of participants enrolling at the higher rate (please enquire for further details if this applies to you)

For further details email Natasha or call 07866 674 205

​CLICK HERE ​FOR A BOOKING FORM & further information from the Regenerative Agriculture UK website

For further details please email Natasha or call 07866 674 20​5

A hearty farmhouse lunch & refreshments will be provided by Sandy Lane Farm Kitchen and are included in the cost of the day.

Please let Natasha know about any dietary requirements when booking.