Looking at soil life
Event Date : February 7, 2016
An introductory workshop on microbial life: If you can measure it, you can manage it
The one day course will cover
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Introduction to the Soil Food Web and microbiological management principles
- Anatomy of a microscope and how to select a suitable model
- Using and maintaining the microscope
- How to collect soil, compost and compost tea samples and prepare these for analysis
- Undertaking qualitative analysis of soil, compost and compost tea
- A look and discussion around the effects of human intervention on soil life and ways to minimise negative effects of our actions on soil microbes
Course dates
15th November 2016
13th December 2016
10th January 2017
24th January 2017
7th February 2017
Location: Rushall Farm, Scratchface Ln, Reading RG7 6DL
Places at each session are likely to be limited so early bookings are recommended. Lunch will be provided. BASIS points available.
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For more information contact info@soilbiolab.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 1264 749761
