Soil Science for Food Growers

What is soil? How is it formed? What are its physical and chemical properties? This one day workshop will deliver the foundational principles of soil science which will equip growers with the knowledge they need to understand their own soil and work productively with it. Topics covered will include:

• The Rock Cycle
• Soil horizons
• Soil texture and structure
• Soil chemistry
• Techniques for developing and managing a healthy soil

Run by Hawkwood grower Rod Sazio, this workshop will be a day of information sharing and many practical explorations of how we can work with soil organically for healthier crops.

Hot drinks are provided and a lunch break will be scheduled into the day.  Please bring a packed lunch with you.

COURSE FEES

There is a standard fee for each of our courses.

To support our vision to inspire everyone to grow, and learn we have developed an easy way to be able to offer discounted spaces to those who need them. Please take time to read the guidelines and consider whether you can pay a solidarity rate (standard fee plus 50%).

You may also feel that once you have read these guidelines that you could be eligible to pay a discounted rate (standard fee minus 50%). Please note there are limited spaces available at this rate.

Below is a short list of guidelines to help you make this decision of how much you can afford to pay:

Consider paying the solidarity rate (+50%) if you can tick at least one or more of these boxes:

□ You own the home you live in
□ Have access to savings and/or inherited money
□ Working part-time/not working is a choice (for example, have negotiated reducing hours to take this course or taking time out to consider a career change)
□ Have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education i.e. educated to degree level

Solidarity rates will offer someone support to take a course they may not otherwise be able to pay for.

Consider choosing for a discounted rate (-50%) if you:

□ Support children or other dependents on one income
□ Work part time/are on low income i.e. working less than 16 hours a week
□ You do unpaid care work
□ You do not qualify for state funds solely due to your immigration status