Discover the potential of wood vinegar, a by-product of biochar production, and how it can transform your farm. Made by heating wood in a low-oxygen environment, wood vinegar contains over 200 beneficial compounds like acetic acid and natural phenols that support plant and soil health.

In this session, learn how wood vinegar can:

- Improve crop growth and fruit quality when sprayed on leaves.
- Help control harmful insects and plant diseases.
- Boost soil health by increasing beneficial microbes and reducing pests.
- Speed up composting and reduce odors when used with manure.

We’ll also cover how to combine wood vinegar and biochar in liquid compost systems, with practical tips on feedstock mixes and application methods. Join us to see how this innovative, sustainable product can improve your crops and soil.

Owen's career spanned over 30 years in the arboriculture industry as a climber, teacher, mentor, innovator, and consultant. In 2008, Owen sold his company to pursue a childhood dream of becoming a farmer. Over the years, he has honed his soil health skills and is now recognized both locally and internationally for his innovations in composting, brewing, biochar, and wood vinegar, and their connections to living soils, plant health, and human well-being. Riverdale Farm and Forest is a living example of the growing possibilities when farming in harmony with nature.