Join NOFA/Mass & Woven Roots Farm in our journey into the world of compost and mushroom substrate, Sunday, October 8th, 9:30-4
Throughout the day, we’ll be looking into the living world of soil and mycelium and sensing how to integrate spent mushroom substrate into home and small-scale farm composting systems. Learn about Woven Roots Farm’s no-till, hand-scale, growing, composting, mulching, and harvesting practices, and how mushroom substrate is being incorporated into their farming practices.
Mushroom substrate is an amazing way to increase the bioactivity of your compost, making your soil rich and nutrients more accessible to plants. We will be looking at compost at all stages: mixing it ourselves, observing a well-inoculated sample, and spreading compost on our beds. We’ll also take a close look at compost throughout the inoculation process via microscopes, guiding you to know what to look for on your own. For those that don’t have a microscope at home, this is a great chance to learn how to build one using simple materials and a smartphone. DIY kits will be for sale. Afterwards, you’ll be able to sense into making your own beautiful mushroom compost blend, look for the creatures who make compost happen, and apply this knowledge to your very own beds.
COST: Sliding Scale: $35/50/65 (includes $15 for lunch)
Full Scholarships available: Apply here
Thanks to the Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust, this event is free of charge (with limited stipends available) for anyone who identifies as BIPOC and/or a beginning farmer (<10 years). Contact events@nofamass.org regarding this.
LUNCH: Included in price of the ticket. Catered by Once Upon A Table
MATERIALS: DIY microscope kits will be available for purchase on-site from Woven Roots, with a how-to demo during the event.
ACCESSIBILTY:
This event will be offered in both English and Spanish.
Cushioned folding chairs available on site. Composting toilet with one step-up is currently available.
Greyhound has a bus depot in the neighboring town of Lee. A rideshare can be arranged from that site.
This site has uneven terrain and inclines in varying areas. Accessibility parking is available as well as a golf cart that a farm member can escort an individual with.
PARKING:
The parking area is to the left of the driveway and is one-way. Please note entrance and exit signs upon arrival. Two accessibility spots are located closer to the barn. To access them, make a right once in the driveway and drive up in front of the barn. Look for blue signs on the right.
COVID PROTOCOL:
Masks are not currently required at this location but are welcomed. Testing prior to attending is encouraged. If you don’t feel fully healthy, we ask you to stay at home.