Education & Training
Training is what makes Vermicomposting and soil programs succeed after installation. We teach clear workflows for teams, schools, gardens, and businesses—so the system stays consistent, safe, and productive.
What We Cover
- Simple operating procedures that any team can follow
- Feedstock rules (what to add, what to avoid, and why)
- Moisture, airflow, and temperature basics to keep biology thriving
- Odor and pest prevention through practical management—not chemicals
- Harvesting and application of finished Vermicomposting and castings
- Worm Bin Set-ups equipment and supplies needed, maintenance and care of bins
- Brewer Set-ups Equipment and supplies tailored to your needs. Brew formulas and checklists for optimal brew results
Team Training
For farms, orchards, vineyards and greenhouse, operation, we help staff build repeatable routines and accountability. This keeps the operation stable, reduces waste, and improves outputs over time.
Training in Action
Hands-on instruction that shows teams how to handle materials safely, follow simple workflows, and keep the system running consistently.
Call to Action
If you want a Vermicomposting or soil program that lasts longer than the kickoff, training is the multiplier. Tell us your audience (school, garden, farm, or business) and we’ll recommend the best format.
Soil Apostle OJTP (On-the-Job Training Program)
Outcome: Graduates complete a final exam + live practicum and are certified and commissioned as a Soil Apostle.
How the Program Works
- Mentorship first: Weekly check-ins + guided progress through cumulative modules
- Hands-on training: Brewing, spraying, microscopy, site assessment, client engagement
- Log + demonstrate: Hours, assignments, and a community demonstration are required
- Finish strong: Written exam + live practicum + commissioning ceremony
Training Pathway (Modules)
A clean, step-by-step progression—from foundations to field application and client engagement.
- Biblical foundation for land stewardship + core Soil Food Web concepts
- Hands-on: site assessment, worm bin maintenance, composting observation log
- Bins vs CFT, recipes, premium casting production
- Hands-on: maintaining colonies, feeding schedules, casting sorting
- Recipes, tools, safety, and water measurements (TDS, pH, EC)
- Hands-on: brew 3 batches targeting different microbial outcomes + ratios/aeration quiz
- Drench vs foliar, sprayer calibration, timing by season/phenology
- Hands-on: calibrate sprayer, apply to 3 crop types, pre/post logging
- Microscope setup + microbial ID + compost tea/soil evaluation
- Hands-on: analyze 5 tea samples, soil scoring, microbe ID test/practicum
- Ethical/scriptural client engagement + reports + education tools
- Hands-on: role-play consult, create 1-page education sheet, consultation outline
Optional Modules
- SA-Analyst: Baselines, follow-ups, tracking logs, simple charting/reporting
- SA-Mechanic: Diagnostics, cleaning, repairs, and DIY builds (worm bin/sprayer systems)
Final Commissioning
Final Assessment
- Written exam (60 questions)
- Live practicum (brewing, microscope use, consultation)
Anointing Ceremony
- Foot-washing and prayer
- Certification presented
- Vial of anointed worm tea concentrate received
What You’ll Be Equipped to Do
- Assess soil health and biological gaps
- Build and maintain a worm farm; curate and sort premium casting
- Brew microbial-targeted worm tea safely and consistently
- Apply correctly (crop type, timing, method, conditions)
- Verify results with microscopy and basic testing
- Engage clients with integrity and clear reporting
What’s Included (Field Kit)
- Certification document
- Microscope + nozzle guide + tea log
- Consulting and lab templates
Who This Is For
- Land stewards, gardeners, small farmers, and restoration-minded teams
- People who want hands-on skill, not just theory
- Those called to restore land with both wisdom and measurable outcomes
Ready to Train?
Apply for the next cohort and schedule an intro call.