Workshops
April 19-23, Corvallis, OregonSustainable Studies Institute in cooperation with Soil Foodweb Oregon & Earth Fortification Supplies Co. will be conducting workshops from April 19th-23rd on the principles of the Soil Foodweb as developed by Dr. Elaine Ingham. The Introduction to the Soil Foodweb on April 19th and 20th as well as Compost Technology (Apr. 21st) and Compost Tea (Apr. 22nd) will be taught by Matt Slaughter, the Director of the Oregon Soil Foodweb lab. These will feature a practical approach to the Soil Foodweb method, the production and use of compost and of compost tea. The Light Microscope Techniques workshop will be taught on April 23rd, by Tiffany Bolman, educator and Soil Foodweb Oregon Lab Technician. This class will focus on qualitative assessment training, using a light microscope which the participant must provide.
Participants may register for either the entire workshop or individual classes, although if you have not attended the Intro previously this is strongly recommended before taking the Compost/Compost Tea classes. Please contact David Kuester at the Sustainable Studies institute, 541-257-2614 or email with any questions you may have. Registration forms can be found online or you can call David to register over the phone if you would prefer. Classes will be held at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis, Oregon.
Registration Form (PDF)