TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 1: Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes

May 27, 2026 2:00PM - 3:00PM

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Contact: For information, contact Katie Brandt at brandtk7@msu.edu or

Photos of Parker Jean from Sanctuary Farm in Detroit, Ian Hunter of Cure Soil Compost, and Jesse Wiser of Hiwassee Products and the title of the webinar series:
Parker Jean from Sanctuary Farm in Detroit, Ian Hunter of Cure Soil Compost, and Jesse Wiser of Hiwassee Products will each speak about Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil as part of this webinar series

Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar Series

Wednesday May 27 | 11:00 AM PST

Wednesday, July 15 | 11:00 AM PST

Building truly healthy soils can unlock tremendous symbiotic benefits from the relationship between plants and microbes, including highly nutrient-dense produce, carbon sequestration, water retention, and resilience in the face of stress, extreme weather, and pest and disease pressure. The use of compost extracts, compost teas, and other low-cost amendments to inoculate soils with beneficial microbes is a growing soil health practice with incredible potential. Backed by fascinating emerging science and proven through remarkable in-field results, these practices can be done at any scale and in any context, from backyard gardens to large commercial pastures, orchards, and vineyards.

This webinar series will explore the science behind the workings of soil microbes, and why microbial inoculants are so effective in plant and soil health; describe and / or demonstrate practical, low-cost methods of creating quality composts and extracts; and share case studies and success stories of farmers using microbial inoculants on their farms.

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