Restore soil life.
Grow healthier food.
Steward resilient landscapes—for generations.
Biology testing, targeted management plans, and practical training to build living soils and grow healthier, more resilient crops.
“We are muck farmers growing 20 varieties of organic garlic in Cookstown, ON. Our local soil tests were basic with NPK results and the offer to upsell synthetic inputs as soil improvements. We then reached out to Jo at RootShoot Soils a few years back to improve our soil health and garlic yield. Jo is a wealth of knowledge and after each soil test we discuss the numbers, good vs bad in the soil food web. What are the next steps, our organic inputs and cover crop mix to change the numbers in our favour for more beneficial organisms. We are well on our way to having a sustainable farming practice. We don’t farm alone, we have a team of experts and Jo at RootShoot Soils is one of them. Thank you Jo.
Our advice to other farmers, don’t farm alone!”
Our Services
We look forward to working with you.
Biological Soil Analysis
Know what life is there and what’s missing. We run soil-biology testing and translate results into clear priorities for your field or site.
Regenerative Soil Consulting
Season-by-season plans that align biology with your crop or site goals. Practical guidance on compost QA/QC, liquid bio blend production, application timing, and simple field checks so you cut inputs, curb disease, and improve quality.
Treatments & Restoration
On-site biological treatments for municipal and managed landscapes. We apply high-quality liquid bio-blends (compost extracts or teas), timed to the establishment and stress windows, to restore function and reduce maintenance.
Living Soil Education
Workshops for teams and open-enrollment courses. Build practical skills in compost QA/QC, liquid bio-blends, and simple field monitoring. Join the online Art & Science of Cultivating Living Soils.
“This was the most well-organized and thorough course I’ve ever taken. Jo clearly knows what she’s talking about and provides an incredible amount of supporting material to both confirm what she’s teaching and to provide a jumping-off point for further, independent study. I fully intend to rewatch each course session recording and am sure I’ll learn new things the second time through - so much knowledge packed into a single course!”
Portfolio
Dive into our portfolio, where each project is a story of collaboration and dedication and offers a glimpse of our journey in exploring the intricate tapestry of life beneath our feet.
“Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to! Jo was a great help to us by sharing tips and advice as we were struggling with the compost process, trying to create a good product on our farm. She was able to go through our records and decipher where we could improve in the future. With her help, we were successful in achieving our composting goals this year!”