Date: August 20th, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Where: CEF composting area
Friends of the Farm speaker series
Come join us for an outdoor interactive session to learn more about the art and science of composting and how compost can be used to improve long term soil health and plant productivity. Attendees will have the opportunity to see some examples of home and on-farm composting, equipment, compost products, and a close up look at soils of varying fertility. Please bring your ideas and questions to the event so we can all learn from one another!
Ulrica McKim – a soil biochemistry technician at Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada – will cover the basics of composting, choosing a composting system that is right for you, making a successful compost recipe, and managing your composting system for best results. Dr. Sandra Yanni – a soil research scientist at Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada – will discuss important properties of compost and how to use it as a source of slow-release nutrients to improve soil health and productivity.
The session is free, but registration required.