# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Soil Health 3-Ways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Under the tutelage of CT NOFA Soil Health Program Manager, Monique Bosch, Soil Health 3-Ways participants will attend three virtual classes (via Zoom) that cover the three main properties of soil – physical, chemical, and biological – in the lead-up to an in-person, practical application class. This 4-class course is intended for both commercial farmers and home gardeners to help them work with nature to produce healthy plants and nutrient-dense food.

A single registration for this event includes access to all four classes in the course (descriptions, dates, and times detailed below). Zoom links for the virtual classes will be provided after registration. Attendance is limited to 22 participants.

Class Details

Physical Properties (virtual) – July 9th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
You will learn to interpret what type of soil and conditions you are working with, using simple tools and methods. We will explore management practices for best structure, texture, and tilth. Understanding the physical properties of soil will help with many aspects of soil health that are often ignored. Rather than relying just on a chemical soil test, physical testing will give us a better understanding of the actual make-up of our soils. This class will give you the ability to use simple tools to perform physical tests on soil to determine compaction, soil texture, structure and permeability.

Chemical Properties (virtual) – July 16th, 6:00pm-7:30pm
We will learn how to interpret a chemical soil test, analyzing macro and micro-nutrients, pH, Cation Exchange Capacity and Organic Matter content, and how these values affect our soil’s ability to grow healthy plants and nutritious food. Using regenerative farming methods, we will address issues of nutrient deficiency, chemical imbalance, and excesses.

Biological Properties (virtual) – July 23rd, 6:00pm-7:30pm
We will study the ‘Soil Food Web,’ learning about the living organisms in our soil, from the visible to the microscopic. Using a microscope, we will zoom in to study the microbial communities that live in our soils and compost. With an understanding of the complex trophic structure of life in our soils, we can determine aggregate structure, fungal/bacterial ratios, as well as nutrient cycling, all influenced by our soil management practices, as well as the chemical and physical make-up of our soils.

Practical Application (In-Person @ The Hickories Farm) – July 25th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
The course will conclude with an in-person, practical application meeting at The Hickories Farm in Ridgefield, CT, putting to use many of the skills and topics we have covered in the previous virtual sessions. We will perform physical testing of soil, including methods that you can apply to your own land or garden. To help determine the life in soil, we will have microscopes on-hand to study various soil/compost samples. Together, we will explore how we can work with nature to create healthy, living soil.

Cost
This course is free for all participants thanks to grant funding through the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgefield/soil-health-3-ways/200030104575610
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, sports, meetups, trips-adventures, cycling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ridgefield
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Hickories
- **lat**: 41.291369521487
- **long**: -73.462500081509
- **full address**: The Hickories, Ridgefield, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Soil Health 3-Ways being held?
  - **A:** Soil Health 3-Ways takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Hickories, Ridgefield, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Soil Health 3-Ways?
  - **A:** Soil Health 3-Ways is organized by CT NOFA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Soil Health 3-Ways is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ridgefield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Soil Health 3-Ways sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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