“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.”
Regenerative Soil Consultation
We help you restore and nurture the living communities in your soil.
Soil is a foundational layer of every healthy landscape.
Our consultation work focuses on rebuilding the relationships between plants and soil organisms so your landscape can function more like an ecosystem.
Whether you manage a farm, garden or public green space, we’ll help you strengthen the soil community that supports healthy growth, vitality and resilience.
Progress photos from Little Dog Farm (Creston, BC) showing how their soil has changed from 2021 to 2025
— Provided by Ian & Cathy Finley.
Consulting Packages
Package A
- Startup -
Discovery
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This package will provide a starting point for the quality and health of your soil.
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• 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.
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• 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
- Basic -
Compost Management
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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.
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• Compost Production Basic Training
• Can be up to $2,500 + GST (initial) depending on the scale of the project
• Includes one biological test: Core Package• On-site services(if applicable)
• Up to $120 per hour + GST.
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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.
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• 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
- Intermediate -
Liquid BioBlend
Management
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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.
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• 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
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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.
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• 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
- Advanced -
(Complete) Regenerative Soils Consulting
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This multi-year program provides ongoing biological monitoring and practical support for clients using compost, compost-derived liquid applications and cover crops.
Baseline and follow-up samples are used to track changes in the biological groups observed over time.
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• 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 broad feeding groups where possible, primarily following Yeates et al. (1993). Follow-up testing can be used to track changes in their population density and distribution over time and to help clients evaluate how their current approach is progressing.
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• 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.
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• 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
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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.
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• 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)
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Choose this offer if:
• You want to take your time with your soil regeneration project.
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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!”
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.