TOPP Webinar - Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 2: Infusing Your Soil and Plants with Beneficial Microbes
July 15, 2026 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Online
Contact:
For information, contact Nancy Chang at nancy.chang@eco-farm.org or Katie Brandt at brandtk7@msu.edu
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.
Volunteering is a way that people can get involved in helping organic and urban farmers sustain their important work of feeding others. In this workshop, we’ll cover: the psychology of volunteerism, training volunteers, volunteer retention and much more.
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 1st of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
July 21, 2026 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Raindance Farm, 2015 E North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189; addresses of other 2 farms will be sent with registration.
Explore three sustainable and organic farms in Washtenaw County. This is a great opportunity for farmers to learn from farmers at Raindance Farm, Nature & Nurture Seeds and Pott Farms. We'll see cut flowers, seed production and more!
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 2nd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
Farm educators and ag professionals are welcome to join the 3rd of 3 FREE webinars: 1.Organic Certification for Urban Farms; 2. Research & Education that Centers Farmer Knowledge; 3. How Producers Weigh the Cost–Benefit of Organic Certification
August 5, 2026 – August 19, 2026
KGD Farm, 3100 Orleans, Detroit MI, 48207
This is your chance to see the farms and gardens in Detroit, a national leader in urban agriculture. You can choose to tour by bus, bike or walking tours.
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