March 2016 - soilhack-announce - lists.ourproject.org

Groundswell: The No-Till Show
by darreno＠openmailbox.org 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

No-till show & conference. 30th June -Hitchen, Herts. http://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/groundswell-the-no-till-show… -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

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Plants-Soils-Ecosystems Annual Meeting 2016 |
by darreno＠openmailbox.org 18 Mar '16

18 Mar '16

6th & 7th April London https://besplantsoileco.wordpress.com/events/plants-soils-ecosystems-annual…

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Just a reminder - Spring Soil School
by Nicole Vosper 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Spring Soil School 2016: http://www.feedavalon.org.uk/soil-school-2016/ DIY Soil Care Strategies // Composting // Mycorrhizae // Green manures // Plant teas // Mulching // Biochar *Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th March 2016, near Glastonbury* The course will cover: • Identifying different soils, and understanding their structures, strengths & weaknesses • The soil food web & the billions of microorganisms that live in soil • No dig gardening & soil health • The politics of soils – why they are eroding around the world & what we can do about it. Plus how to: - use mycorrhizal applications to increase the health of your soil – make amazing compost & explore the different composting techniques - make and use compost and plant teas - master mulching - use green manures & cover crops to build fertility – use and make biochar The course will involve practical, participatory sessions to make soil science accessible and understandable. It aims to share agroecological approaches that can support our communities to feed themselves, while minimising inputs and creating systems that build soil health by working with nature. The course is led by experienced horticulturalists and growers from workers cooperative, Feed Avalon, as well as external tutors who are leaders in their field. The course includes a home-grown, home-made lunch and salad, as well as refreshments. Camping accommodation is available for £5 per night at Brook End, the LAND Centre that is hosting the course. *Cost:* The cost of the course is banded on the basis of income: * Up to 14K p/year £60 * 14K-20K p/year £100 * 20K upwards £120 There is a limited number of free places for adults in receipt of state benefits in Somerset. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have child care or additional needs, so we can support you to participate. *How to book: *To book please email eat(a)feedavalon.org.uk This course is supported by Somerset Skills & Learning. -- Nicole Vosper Email: nicole(a)feedavalon.org.uk www.feedavalon.org.uk <https://www.feedavalon.org.uk> Tel: 07477603141 Feed Avalon CIC is a social enterprise that establishes food systems that are socially & economically empowering in order to optimise food resilience in Glastonbury, Street and the surrounding areas. Registered in England and Wales 8632448 Registered Address: Unit C1, Northover Buildings, Glastonbury, BA6 9NU /"A people that cannot produce its own food are slaves; they don’t have the slightest freedom."/ - José Martí

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20th March - Understanding & Applying Soil Carbon Influencing Factors with Ed Revill
by Joanna Dornan 08 Mar '16

08 Mar '16

This will be an excellent workshop but booking required asap or this workshop may not run if we don’t get enough signups…. "Understanding and Applying Soil Carbon Influencing Factors.”with Ed Revill Date: Sunday 20th March, Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost £5 - £20 - pay as you can afford - (rough guide for what to pay - Waged :£20, Part-time waged/low-wage: £15, Low-wage/skint: £10, Unwaged/extremely skint: £5) Venue: Feed Bristol Food: Bring lunch to share (can include things to cook on the biochar stove) Workshop Content As growers, when we fail to understand and work with soil carbon influencing factors (SCIF) then our seemingly good practices can result in unnecessary soil carbon release. However, when we understand and work with these influencing factors, bringing them into our growing systems, then we can grow crops in ways which enrich and build soil. The need for inputs and work load is significantly reduced as are climate changing and other pollutants. Timetable for the day 10 to 11.30 a.m. Interactive SCIF theory session. 11.30 to 12 Tea, chat and questions. 12 to 1.30 p.m. Full cycle biochar discussion, biochar in agroecology, stove demo. 1.30 to 2 p.m. soup and chat 2 to 3 p.m. applying SCIF' s, reversing systems. For more info and booking for the Sunday contact Joanna: joannadornan(a)gmail.com It will really help us if you book. Ta x

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