NOFA NH Organic Gardening Series – Building and Assessing Soil Microbiology: Enhancing your Garden’s Health
May 7 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
| $10 – $20Are you tending a garden for the first time, or have you been growing food for many years? The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire Organic Gardening Workshop Series offers instruction for new and experienced home growers seeking to build skills to feed themselves, their families and develop self-sufficiency. Knowledgeable speakers from across the Northeast share their expertise with informative workshops throughout the spring. Learn about how to improve a home growing system or start something new.
The 2024 gardening series is a mix of four online workshops on Tuesday evenings from 4/16-5/7 and one in person workshop on Saturday, 5/11. Register for the full online series or individual workshops. The in-person workshop (in NH) must be registered for separately and has a capacity of 20 people. NOFA members receive a 25% discount for all gardening series workshops. Visit the NOFA-NH website for more details and to register (https://www.nofanh.org/gardeningseries).
Program Pricing & Registration
$12 per online workshop
$40 for all online workshops (if you register at one time)
$20 for in person workshop (must register for separately)
Online workshops will be recorded and available for two months
Through practical insights and expert guidance, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of soil microbiology and its profound impact on plant growth and ecosystem health.
Our session will equip you with essential tools and techniques for assessing soil microbiology, including microscopy and microbiometer analysis. You’ll learn how to collect soil samples effectively and interpret soil test reports to optimize soil health and productivity in your garden. But the learning doesn’t stop there. We’ll also unveil practical strategies for harnessing the power of soil microbiology to enhance your garden’s health, from compost teas and extracts to microbial inoculants. Plus, discover how our professional soil testing services can provide personalized insights and recommendations to elevate your gardening experience.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop promises to inspire and empower you to cultivate thriving gardens that flourish from the ground up. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the secrets of soil microbiology and transform your gardening practices for the better. Join us and embark on a journey to uncover the hidden world beneath your feet!
Rubén Parrilla is the Soil Technical Coordinator for NOFA/Mass and trained in microscopic soil microbial identification through the Soil Food Web School. He is a Certified Lab Tech and studied Environmental Design at the University of Puerto Rico. In addition he recently completed a Natural Farming intensive taught by Chris Trump with over 50 hours of theory and practice. Rubén has 15 years’ experience working at different capacities in the environmental laboratory industry. He has been performing soil carbon proxy testing, soil health assessments, soil chemical analysis, and soil microbiological evaluations for NOFA/Mass for over the past year and has extensive experience farming and working with farmers, including beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers.
