MAKING AND UNDERSTANDING COMPOSTS AND COMPOST TEAS
Instructor: Harry MacCormack is owner/operator of Sunbow Farm and has written and lectured internationally on these topics. He has extensive experience in making the products he uses. This popular workshop is a practical and hands-on introduction to the complexities of the Soil Food Web paradigm. Science for non-scientists, our approach leaves you with basic information and techniques. Essential information for gardeners or farmers.
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Apr 14, 2013 from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm |
| Where | Corvallis, OR |
| Contact Name | Sunbow Farm |
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Instructor: Harry MacCormack is owner/operator of Sunbow Farm and has written and lectured internationally on these topics. He has extensive experience in making the products he uses.
This popular workshop is a practical and hands-on introduction to the complexities of the Soil Food Web paradigm. Science for non-scientists, our approach leaves you with basic information and techniques. Essential information for gardeners or farmers.
Workshop Focuses:
- Understanding the microherd and how it works for you
- Understanding all the processes involved in producing "good compost"
- Making composts in various conditions of climate
- Making compost teas and extracts; brewers, foods, formulas, etc.
- Strategies for fertilization, disease protection, fungal control etc.
- Testing: when to do it, where to send it
$30/pre register, bring lunch.
