Earthworkers is an education programme that focuses on the ability of plants to heal the planet, through the microbial health in the soil and the magic of photosynthesis.
Whether you are a passionate home gardener, environmental advocate, urban farmer, market, marae or community gardener interested in restoration, regeneration and the wonder of biology by attending this course you become part of a network that is growing radical hope through food.
By the end of the course, you will have explored:
the importance of utilising biology-first principles for growing food
the practices that support abundant biodiversity and the production of nutrient dense food.
practical tools and strategies to use in your own regenerative setting
By attending this course you become a part of an optimistic and connected network of growers who are healing the planet.
We provide online mentoring and peer-to-peer learning for continued post course support and success.
We are committed to support our participants to gain confidence in becoming regenerative growers.
Course costs:
Pay in instalments, $450 deposit on registering to confirm your place, $250 x 3
Or make one full payment on registering $1,200
Book now for Earthworkers in Tāmaki Makaurau 29 April - 3 May 2024 ONLY A FEW SPACES REMAIN
“I am about to begin a project of a market garden for the local community and surrounding areas. The course was the perfect opportunity to gather all the information I need.”
Tanya Harre
Why is Earthworkers such an important course?
Aotearoa’s horticulture sector plays a large role in damaging our ecosystem through intensive negative practices, inputs and tilling. Learning how to be a biology-first farmer offers the opportunity to play a leading role in turning this sector around. We integrate knowledge from permaculture, biointensive, biodynamic, regenerative and synthropic disciplines. Our intention is for participants to come away with a sense of practical optimism, a way forward in growing radical hope through food within local communities.
Grounded in successful practice
For The Love Of Bees’ flagship urban research and education farm OMG (organic market garden) is led by these biology-first principles and is a self-sustainable business exploring high yield, biodiversity and soil restoration opportunities in New Zealand. Our research, innovations and education sits within a contemporary soil science framework. We combine practical experience with the wonder of new knowledge on microbial life that soil science is currently discovering. Joining these two influences together provides farmers and farmers-to-be a pathway to run a successful horticultural venture.
Interested in attending Earthworkers?
Register your interest in future courses
Further 2024 Earthworkers dates are TBC, but we hope to offer courses in Wellington or Christchurch in 2024.
If you would like to talk to us about hosting an Earthworker’s course at your farm or community space please contact us at a.earthworker@gmail.com
Course structure
The Earthworkers course is organised into three themes:
1.Making connections
Connecting between ourselves, our stories and our contexts to grow our the community of regenerative growers.
This includes modules such as ‘Why regenerative organic?’.
2.Foundations for practice
Anchoring our practice with robust understandings of the ways in which plants grow and thrive
This includes modules such as, ‘The breath in and the breath out: photosynthesis and soil health’.
3.Practice in the field
Embodying our growing practice in place and context.
This includes modules such as, ‘Guild planning’ and ‘Effective seed propagation and management’
To view an example of the course schedule, click here
Book in for our next courses: Tāmaki Makaurau 29 April - 3 May 2024
Participant Feedback - What drew you to Earthworkers?
This course was developed with the support of Auckland Council.
