Workshop
16-18/05/2024

Phytoponic Composting & Biocyclic Humus Soil Generation

https://wikifarmer.com/what-is-biocyclic-humus-soil-and-its-importance-for-the-transition-to-a-biocyclic-vegan-food-production-system/

Intensive course/Workshop (three days):

Production of Phytoponic Compost Substrate (PCS) and its refinement into Biocyclic Humus Soil
under the conditions of biocyclic vegan cultivation.

BIOCYCLIC PARK, Kalamata/Greece,
May 16-18, 2024

Program

Thursday, 16/05/2024

10:00 h Welcome to Biocyclic Park and tour of the compost site

10:15 h Introduction to the mission of the International Biocyclic Humus Soil Initiative (IBHSI) and the network of licensed Phytoponic Composting plants ("BIOCYCLIC PARKS INTERNATIONAL") as part of the terra plena project

11:00 h Microbiological principles of the transformation of plant-based compost via Phytoponic Compost Substrate (PCS) into Biocyclic Humus Soil (BHS)

11:45 h Setting up a compost windrow (practical exercise)

12:30 h Lunch break at taverna "Stou Kosta" (traditional Greek vegan and vegetarian food)

14:30 h Basics for the selection of raw materials and their optimal composition

15:15 h First turning of the freshly set up compost windrow

15:45 h Technical equipment of a composting plant and calculation of the production capacity

16:30 h Coffee break

16:45 h Investment requirements for setting up a phytoponic composting plant

18:00 h Return to the accommodation

Evening at free disposal

Friday, 17/05/2024

10:00 h Measuring the temperature, CO2-content and moisture in the compost windrow, taking samples and record the volume and weight of the material.

10:30 h Collecting measurement data for central data management and monitoring the formation process of Biocyclic Humus Soil;
Possibilities of electronic data transfer for the planned compost management application "Wendealarm";
Basics for calculating humus soil equivalents for the terra plena fund.

12:00 h Lunch break at Biocyclic Park (vegan food)

13:00 h Carrying out the cress and press pot test (leaching test)

14:00 h Turning the new compost windrow

14:30 h Loading Phytoponic Compost Substrate (PCS) and transferring it to a licensed refinement site (to be announced)

15:00 h Departure to the site

15:30 h Arrival at the refinement site and unloading of the material for refinement

16:00 h Planting windrows of PCS for Biocyclic Humus Soil refinement

18:00 h Return to the accommodation

Dinner in the old city of Kalamata

Saturday, 18/05/2024

10:00 h Measure the temperature, CO2 content and moisture in the compost windrow

10:30 h Carrying out biochemical measurements to monitor the rotting process and compost quality

11:30 h Parameters for determining the degree of maturity of biocyclic humus soil and their analysis

12:30 h Turning of the new compost windrow

13:00 h Lunch break

14:30 h Characteristics and benefits of the use of PCS and Biocyclic Humus Soil in practice;
Why Biocyclic Humus Soil is a catalysator and fertility booster and not a common fertilizer;
Introduction to the Biocyclic Vegan Standard

15:30 h Tasks of a licensed Phytoponic Composting plant ("incubator") as part of the terra plena project;
Designing a biocyclic vegan cultivation program aiming at humus soil refinement;
Cultivation practices that enhance or counteract the transformation of Phytoponic Compost Substrate into Biocyclic Humus Soil;

16:30 h Test

17:00 h Final discussion and handing over of the qualification certificates.

18:00 h End of course

Course Management

BIOCYCLIC PARK P.C., Kalamata/Greece

in cooperation with

INTERNATIONAL BIOCYCLIC HUMUS SOIL ALLIANCE EEIG
BNS BIOCYCLIC NETWORK SERVICES LTD, Larnaca/Cyprus
THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE TREE, Kalamata/Greece

Speakers:

Dr. agr. Johannes Eisenbach
Dipl.-Ing. agr. Lydia Eisenbach, MSc
Dr. Britta Herzog
Konstantina Lymberi

Participants

The course is designed for all those who…

- are interested in how to restore sustainable soil life.
- want to be part of the transformation process agriculture has to undergo to meet future needs in healthy nutrition for a growing world population.
- want to contribute to mitigating the consequences of exploiting nature’s resources for centuries and to show new ways to maintain natural productivity and biodiversity.
- want to learn how plants grow in nature and how this knowledge can be transferred into agricultural production systems.
- want to provide high-quality organic matter to their fields or orchards and simultaneously avoid using chemical fertilizers or animal manure.
- want to acquire practical and theoretical skills in how to produce high-quality purely plant-based compost and Biocyclic Humus Soil.
- are eager to learn what is biocyclic vegan agriculture and what this has to do with Biocyclic Humus Soil.
- plan to set up a compost plant.
- wish to get rid of chemical fertilizers with all the negative impacts on soil, climate and environment.
- offer space and time for the refinement of Phytoponic Compost Substrate into Biocyclic Humus Soil.
- seek to allocate capital in a secure, profitable, ethical and future-oriented way in peace with nature and humans.
- want to be part of the future and take responsibility for how we should produce our food following the laws of Creation.

The course will be held in English. All attendees will receive a participation certificate qualifying them to join the International Biocyclic Humus Soil Initiative and the terra plena project.

How to reach Kalamata

- Kalamata has an international airport (KLX) with many direct connections from and to many European countries.
- Alternatively, you can also fly to Athens from where you can take a bus (4-5 hours ride from the Athens airport to Kalamata; about 40 euros per person) or take a taxi (about 330 Euros up to 4 persons).
- You can reach Kalamata also by car ferry boat from Italy via the port of Patras, from where you can take a bus (4 hours, about 40 euros) if you don’t come in your car.
- You should arrive at the latest on May 15. The course will start on Thursday at 10:00 am. Local time is Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).

Attendance fee

The attendance fee for the course depends on the number of participants. The maximum number of participants is ten.

1 participant: 1100 € per person + free accommodation (Airbnb)

2 participants: 600 € per person + Accommodation (self-paid)

3 participants: 450 € per person + Accommodation

4 participants: 350 € per person + Accommodation

5 participants: 290 € per person + Accommodation

6-10 participants: 250 € per person + Accommodation

The deadline for applications is May 08, 2024.

Suggestions for Accommodation

Guest house of the UNESCO-acknowledged cultural organization The Routes of the Olive Tree

(18 minutes from BIOCYCLIC PARK)