EVENTS AND COURSES

If you learn best in a collective environment or want to apply what you’ve learnt to a particular part of the soil system, there are plenty of opportunities to meet others and upskill.

Here’s our list of soil events, courses and conferences – some which we attend every year and other’s we’ve still got our eyes on!

The Acres Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show (USA) – An annual 4-day conference with workshops, talks and round tables for looking to learn more about economical and ecological agriculture. Topics include cover cropping, fertilization tactics, livestock integration and agroforestry and you’ll join a community of farmers, ranchers, agronomists, researchers and industry players committed to substantiable farming at production-scale. -  https://events.acresusa.com/e/2024  

Darina Allen and The Balleymaloe Cookery School- Darina Allen is an inspiration and is at the centre of many things involving food and its production in the UK. She runs a 6-week course at her cookery school and 100 acre organic farm teaching students how to build a viable future through food systems and culture.- www.cookingisfun.ie

Garden Tours with The Land Gardeners - Visit some of our favourite unworldly gardens from the south coast of England to the Loire Valley in France. Our tours include time with Bridget and Henrietta learning about your own garden and soil health, and will take you behind the scenes with remarkable private gardens and head gardeners. We hope you can join us! - https://www.thelandgardeners.com/courses

Groundswell - the Regenerative Agriculture Show and Conference - Entering its fifth year, The Groundswell event provides a forum for farmers and anyone interested in food production or the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of Conservation Agriculture or regenerative systems, including no-till, cover crops and re-introducing livestock into the arable rotation, with a view to improving soil health. - www.groundswellag.com

How to Heal Your Soil with the Land Gardeners – Join our 13 session introductory course for those looking to learn more about soil, compost and its ability to improve the quality and nutrient density of plants and produce. All sessions take place online with lessons covering soil preparation, feeding, composting and monitoring. Create Academy Course.

Soil Science: Exploring the World Beneath our Feet – Lancaster University  - This 4-week additional education course introduces the basics of soil science and explores ground-breaking research taking place at the University. You’ll have the opportunity to assess soil properties and conditions, discuss global food security and learn about soil’s relation to climate change, air pollution and invasive species. - www.futurelearn.com

Unlocking the Power of Soil: A day with Dr. Elaine Ingham  - These in-person talks with Elaine are a real treat if you are lucky enough to catch one. Learn about soil productivity, biological amendments and soil food webs from the world-leading soil microbiologist. Elaine’s talks often include guests experts with local networks. Tickets available here.

The World Living Soils Forum (FRANCE) – An annual 2-day conference highlighting innovation and challenges within the soil space. All talks, workshops and pitches are available online (a small number are French only) and aim to support those preserving and regenerating our living soils - https://www.worldlivingsoilsforum.com/en