• Learn how Woven Roots Farm no-till, hand scale, composting, mulching, and harvesting practices are informed by their agricultural values.
• Learn several methods to assess soil health onsite with simple and inexpensive tools.
• Learn how Woven Roots Farm’s community and educational efforts are complemented and supported by their ecological practices.
• Learn the essentials of bed prep in a no-till, permanent bed system for both direct seeded crops, transplants and successive crop production.
• Discuss ways in which these management practices can nurture the soil and prevent and alleviate issues including soil compaction.
• View soil life under the microscope with Monique Bosch of NOFA/CT
• Enjoy lunch on the farm and mingle with other farmers, gardeners, and community members.

Schedule/Agenda:

9:30am – 10:00am – Arrival and Blessing

10:30am – 12:00pm – Workshop Station (1st Block) – Systems & Methods of Hand-scale Growing Practices

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm – 2:30pm – Workshop Station (2nd Block) – Microscopy

2:30pm – 4:00pm – Workshop Station (3rd Block)- Soil Health Assessment

4:00pm – Wrap Up & Thank You

Registration Fee

Sliding Scale:

$80 – Covers your registration and supports another attendee’s

$60 – Recommended

$40 – Reduced fee supported by contributions from other attendees

Scholarships available: Apply here

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