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Soil a four part mini series: from formation to management
Soil is essentially the source of all terrestrial life. The better we understand and manage agricultural soil, the better it can continue to fulfill that role. In this four part series held each Saturday from February 11th, 2012 till March 3rd, 2012 participants will explore the complexicities of soil from how it is formed to management practices for ensuring sustainable soil health in the future.
Details on each course can be found under the following eventbrite postings:
Introduction to Soil Formation, Texture, and Structure
Soil Organic Matter, Cover Cropping and Related Management Strategies
Soil Sampling, Nutrient Testing, and Interpreting Test Results + Basic Soil Chemistry!
Soil Cultivation and Seasonal Management
Date:Saturdays from February 11th, 2012 to March 3rd 2012. 1pm-4pm
Location: UBC Farm. 6182 South Campus Road. Vancouver BC
Cost: $70 (+2.74 registration fee) save $10 if you register for all four classes.
What to bring: pen, paper, outdoor clothes and a snack
*Please note that this workshop is being held outside of regular farm hours. Participants are asked to arrive on time as the gates will only be open for a limited period*
Presenter Bio:
Chris Thoreau holds a BSc. in Agroecology from the University of British Columbia where he focused on soils, small-scale plant breeding, and urban farming. Previous to his time at UBC he operated Influence Organics, a one-acre certified organic farm on Vancouver Island’s Saanich Peninsula. Here Chris focused on utilizing no-till and permaculture principles to grow a variety of vegetables for local markets, CSAs and restaurants. He also sat on the board and certification committee of the local certifying body, the Islands’ Organic Producers Association. He is also an IOIA-trained organic inspector. Chris currently operates My Urban Farm - a bicycle-powered urban farm in Vancouver that specialized in microgreens, and co-owns 24 Carrots - another bicycle powered initiative that works with organic, biodynamic and urban farms to offer one of Vancouver’s most diverse CSAs.
Growing Season Workshops:
This event is part of the UBC Farm Growing Season Workshop Series. Our goal is to connect sustainability and life-skills experts with our local community through accessible and affordable workshops. Come join us for a workshop, gain new skills and knowledge, and help support the UBC Farm!
When & Where
University of British Columbia - Main
6182 S Campus Rd
,
BC V6S
Canada
Saturday, 11 February 2012 at 1:00 PM - Saturday, 3 March 2012 at 4:00 PM (PT)
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UBC Farm: Growing Season Workshop Series
The UBC Farm encompasses 24 hectares of integrated farm and forest lands on UBC’s South Campus. The farm is managed by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, which offers a wide range of interdisciplinary learning, research, and community programs on the site. Together, these programs explore and exemplify new paradigms for sustainable communities.
Through the Growing Season Workshop Series, we aim to connect sustainability and life-skills experts with our local community through accessible and affordable workshops. Come join us for a workshop, gain new skills and knowledge, and help support the UBC Farm!