Soil Builders School

Soil Builders School

with Dr. David Johnson and Hui-chun Su

By Foothills Forage & Grazing Association

Date and time

Tuesday, July 2 · 9am - 4pm MDT

Location

Highfield Regenerative Farm

1920 Highfield Crescent Southeast Calgary, AB T2G 5M1 Canada

Refund Policy

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Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Coffee & Registration

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Do not underestimate the influence of a healthy, diverse soil microbiome!

Dr. David Johnson and Hui- Chun Su Johnson

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

What is in the Johnson-Su Bioreactor Compost thru the microscope?

Dr. Yamily Zavala

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bioreactor Construction

Dr. David Johnson and Hui-Chun Su Johnson

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Wrap Up

About this event

  • 7 hours

Dive into the innovative world of soil biology with our live demonstration on how to build your very own Johnson-Su Bioreactor. Led by its developers, Dr. Johnson and his wife, Hui-Chun Su, you'll learn step-by-step techniques to create this cutting-edge composting system, designed to accelerate decomposition and enhance nutrient cycling in your soil.


**All attendees need to bring eye protective wear, gloves, and a pair of long rubber boots if they have them. Please wear long sleeve work-shirt and clothing that they don’t mind getting wet, dirty, and stained. Mask is recommended due to amount of dust and debris.**


Partners Include: Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, Chinook Applied Research Association, Rocky View County, Highfield Regenerative Farm, and Calgary Compost Club


Please see map below for parking location at the Highfield Regenrative Farm in Calgary!