Education & Consultation
Soul and Soil Based Living Course 12 Back to Basics, Classes and Workshops
12 Days Every Fortnight
Tap into the knowledge and expertise of long-term certified organic producer and soil care specialist Frank van Steensel for 12 classes spread out over the summer. Every second Wednesday or Thursday. We need a minimum of 5 people for classes to go ahead.
Linking theory with practice.
We will link theory with practice, with a lecture on soils in the morning and a workshop in the afternoon. You’ll get an in-depth view of the practicalities of working towards a sustainable, healthy, viable food system that is fair and just for the earth. Chose a morning lecture or/and afternoon workshop!
Deep dive into agroecology!
4 modules- Soils, plants, animals and management. Each will have three classes to go in-depth, spread over 12 weeks.
- Soil- development, fertility and health, pros and cons
- Plants- fruit, vegy, trees
- Animals- poultry, ruminants, omnivores
- Management- landscaping, rotations, development
A chance to start new
Frank will be able to share his knowledge, experience, and organic business insider views to help you fulfil your potential agroecological dreams. It’s an opportunity to develop communication skills, to listen, and to get hands-on learning. Which in turn may help you find new ways to approach new situations and deal with challenges.
Frank & Josje
Frank van Steensel (BSc, MAgSc) and Josje Neerincx (BSc, Dip Rural Devt.) are walking the talk and have both over 20 years of practical experience as certified organic market gardeners, and currently running the Wairarapa Eco Farm CSA. As an independent adviser (EcoAgriLogic, EcoDynamics, 1996-.) Frank works with commercial vineyards, orchards, market gardens and botanic gardens to improve sustainability. Frank has taught NZQA Organic Horticulture Courses, been the national research and development coordinator of OANZ and been on the board of the Biodynamic Association, Soil & Health and Wairarapa Organics Inc.
Frank Says
“I have been studying sustainable farming systems for over 25 years, there are no real issues. We can solve all of them. There are really easy answers to grow food quality and with environmental care.”
