Bokashi Hands On meeting on Saturday 3/15/25 at 10am
Yosi Almog
Draft list of meetings for Hands-on Bokashi and Effective Microorganisms (EM):
1st Meeting: Introduction to Bokashi and Effective Microorganisms
Overview of Bokashi composting and Effective Microorganisms (EM)
Differences between Bokashi and traditional composting
Hands-on: Setting up a Bokashi bin
2nd Meeting: Understanding EM and Fermentation
Science behind Effective Microorganisms and fermentation
How EM work in soil, composting, and waste management
Hands-on: Making and activating EM solutions
3rd Meeting: Bokashi Composting Step-by-Step
Proper layering techniques for food waste
Common do’s and don’ts in Bokashi composting
Hands-on: Layering a Bokashi bucket correctly
4th Meeting: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Bokashi Bin
Identifying and fixing common issues (bad smell, mold, pests)
Understanding pH balance and fermentation stages
Hands-on: Assessing different Bokashi bins at various stages
5th Meeting: Using Bokashi Compost in the Garden
How to properly bury Bokashi pre-compost in soil
Understanding soil enrichment with fermented compost
Hands-on: Mixing Bokashi with garden soil
6th Meeting: Making Your Own Bokashi Bran
Ingredients and process for making Bokashi bran at home
Cost-effectiveness and benefits of DIY bran
Hands-on: Mixing and fermenting a batch of Bokashi bran
7th Meeting: Advanced Uses of EM in Agriculture and Gardening
Using EM to improve plant health and soil structure
EM as a foliar spray and soil drench
Hands-on: Making and applying EM solutions for plants
8th Meeting: Bokashi for Animal Waste and Odor Control
How Bokashi can help compost pet and farm animal waste
EM’s role in reducing odors and improving sanitation
Hands-on: Experimenting with EM applications for waste treatment
9th Meeting: Bokashi in Urban and Small-Space Composting
Adapting Bokashi for small apartments, balconies, and community gardens
Combining Bokashi with worm composting (vermicomposting)
Hands-on: Setting up Bokashi in a small space
10th Meeting: Scaling Up – Bokashi for Communities and Businesses
Large-scale Bokashi composting for schools, restaurants, and farms
Case studies of successful community Bokashi projects
Hands-on: Planning a small community Bokashi initiative
These subjects will be integrated in the different sessions:
Fermented Plant Extracts (FPE)
JADAM Liquid Fertilizer (JLF)
JADAM Microbial Solution (JMS)
Water Soluble Calcium (WSC)
Indigenous Microorganisms Collections (IMO).
Nicholas Heagerty
Hello Everyone,
This Saturday the 15th is our first bokashi hands on meeting and will be hosted at the UCSC farm Gate House Amphitheater at 10:00am-11:30am
1st Meeting: Introduction to Bokashi and Effective Microorganisms
Overview of Bokashi composting and Effective Microorganisms (EM)
Differences between Bokashi and traditional composting
Hands-on: Setting up a Bokashi bin
Directions to meeting area:
*DO NOT PARK AT THE HAY BARN*
Park at the Village and then walk down Farm Road to the farm entrance by Life Lab.
https://maps.apple.com/?ll=36.983280,-122.054189&q=Marked%20Location&t=h
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