Fwd: Bokashi Fermentation Workshop - Community Orchard

[CONA Bloomington]

Neighbors,

Please see the included message regarding a free Bokashi fermentation
workshop on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Bloomington Community
Orchard from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.

From: Ellee Spier <gardenq...@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Subject: Bokashi Fermentation Workshop - Community Orchard
To: Shawn Miya <shawn...@bloomington.in.gov>, Jolie Perry
<jolie...@bloomington.in.gov>, Jane Kupersmith
<jane.ku...@bloomington.in.gov>, Angela Van Rooy
<angela....@bloomington.in.gov>, Eric Ost
<conablo...@gmail.com>
Cc: Matt Austin <indiana...@gmail.com>


FREE WORKSHOP: BOKASHI FERMENTATION

HOW TO QUICKLY TURN ALL FOOD WASTE INTO SOIL

If you are sick and tired of throwing your food waste in the trash,
join Ellee and Matt of GardenQuest, to learn how to take ALL FOOD
WASTE (yes, meat, dairy, and oil are included) and convert it into
soil in three months...plus a soil amendment, a fertilizer, and a
drain cleaner in two weeks.

Initial Questions You May Have...

- Do you need to grow annual or perennial plants to use this process? No.

- Does it work in the wintertime? Yes.

- Is this a composting process? No.

- Can it accelerate your composting process? Yes.

- Does it take up a lot of space and time? No.

- Does it have other benefits besides diverting food from the landfill? Yes!

- Could I borrow and try a bokashi bucket system before I purchase one? Yes!

- Are there grant funds for neighborhoods or small groups of people to
work together on food waste diversion? Yes!


Workshop Location: Bloomington Community Orchard

Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025

If there is inclement weather, check the Bloomington Community Orchard
Facebook page for rescheduling information.

Time: 3:00-4:30 PM

Cost: Free

Questions? Email Ellee at gardenq...@gmail.com