Stockinbingal Field Day: Small Water Cycle, Soil Carbon, and Soil Health Self-Monitoring Training

October 4, 2023 9:30 AM

Sunnyside, Stockinbingal

Join us in Stockinbingal, NSW, for a full day of practical training and knowledge-sharing, including a training session on how to self–asses your soil, led by Ryzo founder and soil scientist, Philip Mulvey.

During this one-day workshop, you will:

  • Explore the importance of mending and maintaining the small water cycle.
  • Learn how to build and track soil carbon on your farm.
  • Understand why these practices are vital for soil health.
  • Discover how to self–assess the health of your soil.

The workshop will cover various topics, including:

  • Defining the characteristics of a healthy water cycle.
  • Identifying actions that contribute to the loss of the water cycle.
  • Implementing effective methods to maintain a healthy water cycle.
  • Understanding the role of carbon in soil and its necessity in water cycling.
  • Discovering how increased soil carbon levels enhance drought resilience.
  • Learning how to measure soil carbon for crop health.
  • Engaging in hands-on DIY soil assessment using Ryzo's Soil Properties Observation Tests (SPOT).

Get Involved

LOCATION:

Sunnyside,

304 Grogan Road,

Stockinbingal, NSW

DATE & TIME:

4th October 2023

9:30am–2:30pm (a break for lunch included)

Demo & Prac: we invite you to bring about 250g of your best and worst top soil and soil from 30 cm deep and 4 empty jars to participate.

A donation tin for CanAssist Cootamundra will be available on the day.

Please RSVP to Adam Gammon 0447 040 222 to book your spot