“When we think of stewardship in relation to soils, we think not only of carefully tending the soil, but also of guarding it and protecting it from harm. Even as stewardship often connotes caring for something that does not belong to you, soil stewardship involves caring for something that has been entrusted to us by nature and whose benefits are there to be enjoyed down through generations.”
— Benno P. Warkentin - Stewardship and Soil Health, Footprints in the Soil

We strive to understand how to nurture the living community in soil.

A view of the pond at Stonecroft Farm in Black Creek, BC. Glen and Kathy Beaton of Stonecroft Farm are actively working to improve their fields' living soil community.

Soil is one of the basic foundations of a healthy landscape, and we strive to understand how to nurture its living community.

Regenerating the complex relationships between plants and soil microorganisms has been proven effective in boosting crop health.

Whether managing a garden, farm or public green space, we can support you in achieving your goals because we understand that promoting a thriving soil community is essential in encouraging plant growth and vitality.

Regenerative Soil Consulting Packages

Package A
Discovery
- Startup -

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  • This package will provide a starting point for the quality and health of your soil.

  • • Consulting Fee
    • Up to $100 per hour + GST
    • This fee depends on the scale of the project.
    • On-site services: (if applicable)
    • Up to $120 per hour + GST
    • This fee depends on the scale of the project.
    • Travel fees not included.
    • Biological Test: Core Package
    • $100 + GST per sample
    • Biological Test: Comprehensive Nematode (optional)
    • $150 + GST per sample

  • Choose this package if:

    • You are generally curious about the soil quality of your farm or garden.

    • You are still deciding whether to undertake a long-term soil regeneration project.

    • You are just beginning your soil health journey.

  • • A free one-hour online Introduction on Living Soil.

    • A better understanding of the soil’s current state on the landscape you manage.

Package B
Compost Production & Management
- Basic -

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  • This package provides training on correctly assembling, managing and maintaining thermophilic compost piles under our guidance.

    Data about the compost pile will be collected and recorded. Daily communication via email, phone, or Facetime will ensure the successful production of a high-quality compost pile. During the process, you will increase your understanding of producing biologically-diverse compost for your farm or landscape.

  • • Compost Production Basic Training
    • Up to $2,500 + GST (initial)
    • Includes one biological test: Core Package

    • On-site services (if applicable)
    • Up to $120 per hour + GST.
    • Travel fees not included.

  • Choose this package, if:

    • You are ready to take the first step in restoring your soil's living community.

    • You have time to devote to the project. We recommend committing at least one month to understand the entire process of building and managing a biologically-diverse thermophilic compost pile.

    • You have a basic understanding of the soil food web.

    • If not, we suggest booking an Introductory Workshop on the Soil Food Web.

  • • A better understanding of preparing, assembling and managing a thermophilic compost pile rich in diverse biology and fertilizing potential for your plants.

    • Compost that you can use for your liquid inoculants.

Package C
BioLiquid Inoculants - Production & Application
- Intermediate -

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  • This package provides training on producing and applying compost extracts and teas under our guidance. During the process, you will expand your understanding of creating biologically-diverse liquid inoculants for your farm or landscape.

    This package assumes you already have high-quality compost to make your liquid inoculants. If not, please refer back to Package B - Compost Production and Management.

  • • Consulting Fee
    • Up to $100 per hour + GST.
    • This fee depends on the scale of the project.

    • On-site services (if applicable)
    • Up to $120 per hour + GST.
    • Travel fees not included

    • Biological Test: Core Package
    • $100 + GST per sample
    • A compost analysis is necessary to ensure the production of high-quality liquid inoculants.

  • Choose this offer if:

    • You have access to a rich and biodiverse compost as the base ingredient for your liquid inoculants.

    • You have the proper equipment to produce and apply compost extracts and teas OR the financial resource to purchase the right equipment.

    • You have a basic understanding of the soil food web.

    • If not, we suggest booking an Introductory Workshop on the Soil Food Web.

    • You have a basic understanding of what constitutes high-quality compost.

    • If not, we suggest booking an Introductory Workshop on Composting.

  • • A better understanding of how you can leverage the benefits of compost.

    • Liquid inoculants rich in diverse biology and fertilizing potential for healthier plants.

    • An improved outlook on the timing of your applications and how to best take advantage of your product.

    • Customized recipes based on your context.

Package D
(Complete) Regenerative Soils Consulting
- Advanced -

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  • This is a multi-year package whereby we assist in regenerating your soil and monitoring it for at least 3 - 5 years. Throughout the project, you will better understand various soil management practices that encourage biological diversity, including composting, applications of compost extracts and teas, the potential use of equipment to alleviate soil compaction, and cover cropping.

    For monitoring and data analysis, we will combine our soil testing packages with third-party labs that can test for other quality indicators, such as plant sap analysis, organic matter levels, pH, and protein analysis, just to name a few.

  • • Compost Production Basic Training
    • Up to $2,500
    • Includes one Biological Test: Core Package.
     • This fee depends on the scale of the project.

    • Consulting Fee
    • Up to $100 per hour + GST.
    • This fee depends on the scale of the project.

    • On-site services
    • Up to $120 per hour + GST (sliding scale)
    • Travel fees are not included.

    • Biological Tests
    • Core Package
    • $100 per sample + GST
    • Comprehensive Nematode Analysis
    • $150 per sample + GST
    • recommended for monitoring progress with overall soil health.

    •  Nematodes are assigned to their trophic groups (mainly per Yeates, et al., 1993). Percentage ratio data obtained from each group guides the planning, design and implementation of the various practices that rebuild the soil structure to encourage soil life. This group of organisms' population density and diversity will be tracked over time.

  • • You have the capacity, grit and resources to take on a multi-year regenerative project that will significantly improve soil health in your landscape for increased and more robust production.

    • You are willing to deal with the short-term pain of learning the process for the long-term gain of self-sufficiency.

  • • Everything in Packages A, B and C.

    • A better understanding of how you can play a role in soil health.

    • Higher-level knowledge of how to care for the living soil community that promotes a vigorous and abundant landscape.

    • Growing with living soil is a life-changing experience, and you will undoubtedly have an improved outlook on life and your landscape.

Package E
- Custom -

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  • We also offer custom packages where we work with you to create a plan that suits your needs and resources while ensuring the success of regenerating the life in the soil.

  • • Consulting Fee
    • Up to $120 per hour + GST
    • This fee depends on the scale of the project.

    • Biological Test: Core Package (if applicable)
    • $100 per sample + GST

    • Biological Test: Comprehensive Nematode Analysis (if applicable)
    • $150 per sample + GST

  • Choose this offer if:

    • You want to take your time with your soil regeneration project.

  • A better understanding of how to allocate your resources towards your soil regeneration project.

“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to learn from Jo. She offered what I think was the most imperative, and effective practices I could have ever learned to implement in the land management work happening at Paradise Fields. Shifting my understanding of soil from a chemical lens to a biological lens has made all the difference in how I approach earth work. I also had fun learning about microorganisms and can’t wait to see where this new position takes me. Thanks Jo!”
— Rachel Cope, Former Farm Manager, Paradise Fields - Binbrook, Ontario

Regenerative Soil Request Form

Are you ready to kickstart your soil health project? Complete the form below, and we will reply to you as soon as we can.