Offered by Monique Bosch through NOFA/CT
Course Overview:
Participants will view various soils and composts, looking at the different soil structures and the microbes that thrive in healthy soil. Demonstrations include how to prepare a slide for viewing, what you might find and how to evaluate your findings. Participants will be trained to analyze the following:
Bacteria : Fungi ratios – what they mean and why they’re important
Aggregate structure in soil/compost
Bacteria numbers and diversity
Quality of fungi and what that means for your soil
Predators – identify and quantify both aerobic and anaerobic microbes
Compost tea and extracts – microbial populations that exist in real time
During the in-person session, all participants will work with their own DELUXE Microscope, with camera, plus materials kit with test tubes, pipettes, slides, etc. Once this course is complete, you will have the opportunity to join us for future practice sessions, as well as share your new skills at events and gatherings.
CT NOFA’s Spring Microscopy Course includes a professional microscope with camera, and materials, plus training:
3 recorded training sessions
2 LIVE virtual sessions
In-Person hands-on training session.