This three day class is taught by Dr. Elaine Ingham, a world-renowned soil microbiologist and Rodale Institute's Chief Scientist. For more than three decades Dr. Ingham has helped thousands of individuals and companies improve their agricultural practices through a deeper understanding of what soil health really means.
Dr. Ingham's teaching style makes it easy to comprehend how important biology is to healthy soil. This class will illustrate the pieces that are missing for successful organic farming and gardening practices. Once you understand soil biology all the other pieces fall into place. You will comprehend how compost, cover crops, fertilizers, and no-till farming practices all affect the quality and health of your soil. The knowledge you gain will allow for a more holistic and simple approach to growing vegetables and crops as well as weed management.
The class is structured in three modules that will build the foundation for future exploration of individual growing systems: vegetables, grains, orchards, landscapes, turf, and others.
For more information, contact Maria Pop, Education and Outreach Manager, at (610) 683-1481, or maria.pop@rodaleinstitute.org
Classes are held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day
Tuition includes lunch, snacks and refreshments
Maximum class size: 20
Pre-registration is required
