Watershed Biochar Workshop

Unlock another tool of sustainable farming at our Biochar Workshop!
  • What Community Education Soil health and management
  • When 29 Aug, 2024 from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM (Australia/Sydney / UTC1000)
  • Where 1656 Blue Springs RoadBungaba, NSW, 2852
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Join us for a day of uncovering the secrets of Biochar, how to make it and its astounding effects on soil health. Biochar and wood vinegar are natural and powerful soil enhancers that boost crop yields, improve soil health, and capture carbon. This workshop is perfect for gardeners, farmers, and landcarers. Learn how to turn organic waste into a valuable resource! Don't miss out, limited tickets!

Leading the day will be John Mellowes Director of Pyro Ag and Josh Frappel from' The Regenerative'

We'll hear from the property owners Jacinta & Greg about their learnings and experiments with Biochar, and get to look at their insightful test plots and homemade biochar!

The day will cover:

Biochar & Wood Vinegar

  • What is it?

  • Properties of Biochar

  • How is it made?

  • How should I use it?

  • What does it do in the soil?

  • How can I make it?

  • Where can I buy it?

  • Impact on soil carbon projects.

  • Permanence

Biochar Making Demonstration

Demonstration by Josh Frappel : On-Farm production of BioFertilisers such as compost teas and inoculants which Biochar can be the conduit as a nutrient source if incorporated into the soil.

Field Walk to Biochar Experiment Plots, see the results for yourself!

Plus get a sample of biochar to take home and try in your garden!

Morning Tea & Lunch Included
Please note limited phone reception.
About a 25-minute drive from Gulgong, 45 mins from Mudgee

Tickets
Watershed Landcare Members: $10
Non Members: $18


Register Now!

Contact: Maddison - maddison@watershedlandcare.com.au


* Refunds not available after 23rd August