Join us and the Mt Alexander Regen Ag Group in Castlemaine, VIC, for a full day of practical training and knowledge-sharing, including a training session on how to self–assess your soil, led by Ryzo founder and soil scientist, Philip Mulvey.

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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).

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Get Involved

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LOCATION:

Castlemaine Botanical Gardens Former Tea Rooms

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DATE & TIME:

14th February 2024

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

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Demo & Practice: 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.

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RSVP essential, contact Deane Belfield: details on the flyer below.

Ticket cost included in program for MARAG Members, $90 for non–members.

Lunch, pH Kit, Access to Ryzo's SPOT app included.
Ryzo reserves the right to cancel if numbers are insufficient to cover costs associated with the event.

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