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Foundation Courses
$5000 valueFoundation Course 1: Introduction to the Soil Food Web (
$1,250 value)
Foundation Course 2: BioComplete™ Compost ($1,250 value)
Foundation Course 3: BioComplete™ Liquid Amendments ($1,250 value)
Foundation Course 4: Microscopy ($1,250 value)
Yours Today for just $2700!
Save even more if you use the Early Nematode Discount Code! -
BONUS + Compost Intensive Course
$900 valueSave your seat for any of our three scheduled CIC Cohorts in 2027 | 10 weeks of hands-on compost training with our expert team and access to an exclusive CIC Community (
$900 value)
Yours today, FREE, included in this special Fall 2026 Bundle! -
MEGA Bonus
PRICELESSINSTANT ACCESS to our legacy FC Webinar archives, where you can access hundreds of hours of bonus education recorded live with Dr. Elaine Ingham
Learn directly from the founder of the Soil Food Web School through hours of content in this hidden archive of recordings not available anywhere else.
Accelerate Skill While Learning
Grow Your Own biology
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Why Foundations & CIC?
Healthy soil isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn what yours needs, then learn to build it yourself.
You want stronger, healthier plants. You want plants that hold up better against pests, disease, and drought, and you want to rely less on chemical inputs to get there.
Conventional practices treat every farm, pasture, and garden the same. They treat soil as an inert medium to hold plant roots while providing N-P-K nutrients to make plants grow.
But...
WHEN the biological world of the soil food web is intact IT provides everything plants need not only to survive, but to thrive!
If you have ever heard “You should feed the soil, not the plants” and know it's true, but never really knew what it meant or how to do it, this program is for you!
On Demand Training
Instant access to 100% of the FC content.
Upon enrollment, you will select your preferred 2027 CIC cohort and gain access to those materials closer to when the 10-week experience begins.
Our first CIC cohort session in 2027 runs Jan 11-Mar 26
All programs include recorded videos you can watch online when it's convenient for you. Replay them as many times as you want for deeper learning.
Live Group Training
The FCs come with monthly live webinars hosted by our mentors, and guest speakers sharing practical advice and thorough explanations of our course material and related topics
The CIC is a 10 week timed cohort where everyone begins and ends at the same time.
Once per week for each of the ten weeks, you will meet in a live video call for 90 minutes with a Soil Food Web expert mentor, where they will answer all of your questions from the previous week's lessons.
Private Community
Gain instant access to the SFW Student community and an exclusive space for FC students only.
When the CIC begins, you will gain exclusive access to a CIC community where you can interact with your mentors and other Students in your CIC experience.
In every community, we foster an open culture of Q&A and sharing to maximize learning, impact, and community building.
Ongoing Access
The FCs are a self-paced masterclass that you will retain access to for as long as the program exists.
You retain access to CIC materials after you complete the ten-week live sessions. However, the ten-week live sessions have a definite beginning and end, and you must attend each week during that time
Our first CIC cohort session in 2027 runs Jan 11-Mar 26
Thousands of global graduates from all skill levels.
Soil regeneration is not the task of a small group of big actors; it is the responsibility of us all. Join the Soil-ution by gaining the needed knowledge and skills as quickly and effectively as possible so that you can go out and do the work our soil needs from us.
I had so much fun learning about regenerative agriculture
"I recently completed my Foundation Courses. I had so much fun learning about regenerative agriculture, creating compost and liquid amendments, and all the little creatures that help our soils to thrive. I am super excited to put all these ideas into practice and to continue learning!"
Zoë Unruh
Canada
The classes are absolutely fabulous!
"I am overwhelmed by the depth and thoroughness of these courses... I am still amazed at the amount of content! The classes are absolutely fabulous!"
Rob Mosier
United States
I've taken classes on microbiology before but this course really makes a difference
"I've taken classes on microbiology before but this course really makes a difference in the way that a story is put together that unveils a relationship between plants and all those beneficial microoragnisms that we just cannot see without a microscope."
Emmanuel Morales
United States
This is the career path I've been looking for in the biological community
"I was incredibly impressed with how professional they are and actually the level of education you receive. This is the career path I've been looking for in the biological community."
Alli Del Gizzi
United States
Repair broken food systems by rebuilding life in the soil
"I want to help repair broken food systems by rebuilding life in the soil. Through this program, I hope to help farmers understand and work with nature's biology to regenerate land, improve resilience, and grow healthier food."
Anusha Fatima
Pakistan
Extraordinary body of knowledge
"The extraordinary body of knowledge Soil Food Web’s Foundation Courses has to offer can certainly empower me with the required knowledge and experience to drive the work I have been developing further. As a land steward and within the projects I am developing and taking part in, I hope to have a positive impact and a considerable contribution towards soil health, land regeneration, awareness raising and ecological literacy."
Clara Santiago
Portugal
It has given me a new outlook on farming.
"Great information. It has given me a new outlook on farming."
Vern Hafso
Canada
Enroll in our Foundation Courses and receive a seat in one of our three 2027 CIC Cohorts PLUS all the bonus materials listed below!
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Foundations + Compost Intensive Course Bundle
Enrollment in this exclusive never before seen bundle provides you with everything you need to lay strong roots of knowledge through our Foundation Courses and grow 2 piles worth of inoculant grade biological compost right where you live, all before next growing season!
Get 54% off the Foundation Courses PLUS access to the Compost Intensive Course for FREE
Learn how applied soil biology is key to the rapid acceleration of soil carbon sequestration, water cycling improvement, soil health and structure stabilization, increased crop nutrition and resilience, all while reducing reliance on toxic chemical inputs.
Foundation Course 1: Introduction to the Soil Food Web
Before compost, before teas, before microscopy — you must understand how the soil ecosystem actually functions. This course teaches the biological relationships that drive nutrient cycling, plant health, and long-term soil fertility.
Foundation Course 2: BioComplete™ Compost
Foundation Course 2 teaches you how to create biologically complete compost that rebuilds soil life. Learn proper materials, pile management, and application methods to support nutrient cycling, soil structure, and long-term plant health.
Foundation Course 3: BioComplete™ Liquid Amendments
Foundation Course 3 teaches you how to prepare and apply biologically correct compost extracts and teas. Learn brewing principles, equipment use, and application strategies to deliver living microorganisms effectively and support soil health, plant v
Foundation Course 4: Microscopy
Microscopy teaches you how to use a compound microscope to identify and quantify soil microorganisms. Learn to assess bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes, interpret biological data, and make informed decisions to improve soil health.
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The Soil Food Web School
Decades of proven soil science available in simple online format, paired with expert live support to produce real-world impact. We have removed every barrier!
The Soil Food Web School provides globally recognized programs in the regenerative space; our school fosters a team and alumni who have helped catalyze the global movement toward regenerative systems. But we need more people willing to get their hands dirty doing good, data-driven, biologically focused work.
Foundation Courses + CIC Bundle
Get 46% off our globally recognized Foundation Courses PLUS gain access to your choice of our 2027 live-cohort Compost Intensive Courses FOR FREE as a bonus!
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$5900
$ 2700 one time
- One time Payment
- - Instant Access to 63 info-packed lectures
- - Monthly Q&A webinars with soil regeneration experts
- - FC Community where you network with some of the most active people in the community and get questions answered by the Soil Food Web team
- - Downloadable materials, including: course manuals, lecture slides, glossary, etc.
- ⭐️ Certificate of completion
- BONUS: Access to any of our THREE scheduled CIC cohorts in 2027
- MEGA BONUS: Instant access to our FC Webinar Hidden Archives
Fall promo Payment Plan
Financial constraints should not keep passionate soil regenerators from gaining the needed knowledge.
We are happy to provide an easy payment plan
5900
$ 1000 /month for 3 months
- Billed $1000/ month for 3 months
- First payment is due immediately
- Still get immediate access and reserved seating to your choice of our scheduled 10-week CIC cohorts.
- But spread your payments over 6 Months
- - Instant Access to 63 info-packed lectures
- - Monthly Q&A webinars with soil regeneration experts
- - FC Community where you network with some of the most active people in the community and get questions answered by the Soil Food Web team
- - Downloadable materials, including: course manuals, lecture slides, glossary, etc.
- ⭐️ Certificate of completion
- BONUS: Access to any of our THREE scheduled CIC cohorts in 2027
- MEGA BONUS: Instant access to our FC Webinar Hidden Archives
6-Month Installment
Still get immediate access and reserved seating to your choice of our scheduled 10-week CIC cohorts.
But spread your payments over 6 Months
$5900
$ 500 /month for 6 months
- Six monthly payments of $500. First payment is due immediately
- Still get immediate access and reserved seating to your choice of our scheduled 10-week CIC cohorts.
- But spread your payments over 6 Months
- - Instant Access to 63 info-packed lectures
- - Monthly Q&A webinars with soil regeneration experts
- - FC Community where you network with some of the most active people in the community and get questions answered by the Soil Food Web team
- - Downloadable materials, including: course manuals, lecture slides, glossary, etc.
- ⭐️ Certificate of completion
- BONUS: Access to any of our THREE scheduled CIC cohorts in 2027
- MEGA BONUS: Instant access to our FC Webinar Hidden Archives
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please see the most frequently asked questions below. If you have any further questions at all, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]
The Foundation Courses provide a complete introduction to the Soil Food Web. Learn how soil biology functions, how to produce BioComplete™ compost, prepare extracts and teas, and use microscopy to assess soil life and rebuild healthy, resilient soils
You will gain instant access to:
63 info-packed lectures
Monthly Q&A webinars with soil regeneration experts
FC Forum where you network with some of the most active people in the community and get questions answered by the Soil Food Web team
Downloadable materials, including: course manuals, lecture slides, glossary, etc.
Opportunity to earn a Certificate of completion
For more info, see the program page here: https://school.soilfoodweb.com/bundles/soilfoodweb-foundation-courses
The Compost Intensive Course provides online, group-based learning to build practical biological compost-creation skills in a classroom- like setting, where each student learns independently from weekly topical videos, takes the actions requested to practice their learnings, and joins a live online Q&A session once per week to have their questions answered about that week’s materials by the expert mentor.
Your enrollment in the CIC includes:
10 weeks of online step-by-step compost instruction.
Live support as you produce your first 2 piles.
24/7 access to a dedicated community where you can network with instructors as well as peers
Weekly video lessons.
Weekly knowledge checks.
Weekly live online Q&A sessions.
Access to session recordings.
Guided hands-on composting practice.
Expert support during the course.
A dedicated online community with instructors and fellow students.
A comprehensive thermophilic compost manual.
A vermicompost manual.
Training on windrows for large-scale production
A user-friendly compost worksheet with built-in calculations.
Practical recipe and data tracking tools you can continue using after the course.
Support with compost recipes, logs, and assignments.
A structured path to help you build real composting skills.
For more info, see the program page here: https://school.soilfoodweb.com/courses/compost-intensive-program
All current proposed CIC times for 2027 are:
Jan 11 - Mar 26
May 10 - July 25*
Aug 30 - Nov 7*
*All times are subject to slight changes. We will work with you, within reason, based on your needs and our available 2027 cohort opportunities as each session approaches.
You may select to participate in one of the three 2027 CIC Cohort experiences currently planned.
Beyond the end of 2027, we cannot guarantee participation in a CIC cohort experience.
All programs in this bundle (All 4 foundation courses and the CIC Cohort experience) are 100% fully online. You do not need to be in any particular location to fully participate in these courses
You do, however, need reliable internet access that is strong enough to watch streaming videos and join live conference calls with video. You also need access to a device that can connect to the internet.
For the CIC, you will be actively building compost piles, so you need reliable access to a location to build, monitor, and store your compost pile.
FC course materials are instantly available.
Once you confirm your CIC cohort dates on the intake form, you will gain access to the course in its entirety.
We recommend that you enjoy the lessons but be prepared to re-watch and participate in the weekly class timeline with the cohort once classes begin. The power of a group-based learning experience is that everyone learns and builds as they go. It will not be beneficial to come to week one classes asking questions about week 7 lessons, though we do not restrict you from forging ahead in the lessons if you want to.
Many people find it beneficial to review them more than once.
Participation in the live courses, assignments, and building of the piles are essential requirements for success in this course and required for graduation.
But besides thefinal Course Completion step, all materials are available from day 1.
These times are subject to change based on the needs of the students who fill this cohort. We make every effort to provide at least one weekly option that works for all students.
General proposed times are as follows:
Mondays
12pm UTC+1 (London), 5pm EDT (NYC), 8pm PDT (LA)
Wednesdays
8am UTC+1 (London), 12:30pm IST (New Delhi), 6pm (UTC+11) (Sydney)
Fridays
5pm UTC+1 (London), 12pm EDT (NYC), 3pm PDT (LA),
No. The course is designed for everyone!
Join if you are new to the Soil Food Web School and have never participated in any of our other programs. Students in any stage of our other programs are also welcome to join.
Yes. The course includes thermophilic pile management, windrows, USDA thermal composting, and large-scale composting concepts.
Yes, to receive a certificate of completion and be considered a graduate of this course, you must attend at least 8 of the 10 weeks of sessions.
While recordings will be available, your live attendance is what is recorded toward completion of the course.
Even if you have no questions, you will learn from the conversation and learning that occurs while others ask questions.
Multiple classroom days and times will be made available each week to accommodate the cohort participants. We ask that you attend on the same day and time each week whenever possible, but you may switch to a different day and time in any given week if you cannot attend your regular cohort selection.
The CIC can be used to satisfy the BioComplete™ Compost Production requirement of the Consultant Pathway. Students will acquire and practice the same essential skills, alongside a cohort of peers in an accelerated fashion.
Because 10 weeks is only enough time to build, monitor, and assess 2 compost piles, students will still need to create an additional third pile to prepare for the Field Trial. Please reach out to student support at [email protected] if you require any further clarification
Our Foundation Courses and the Compost Intensive Course require no prerequisites to enroll. All are welcome.
Yes. The course is structured step-by-step and is suitable for motivated beginners, gardeners, homesteaders, farmers, and regenerative agriculture practitioners.
Advanced composters will also benefit from this course as we cover 3 types of composting (Thermophilic, vermicompost, and USDA thermal composting, as well as large-scale windrow management) to help broaden your skills and ability to create compost solutions for various scenarios and needs.
Yes, the goal of the CIC is to provide hands-on practice and make two piles by the completion of the 10-week course.
Yes. If you're not satisfied with this program, you have 30 days from purchase or attendance at up to 3 of our live sessions (whichever comes first) to request a refund.
After that, we can't consider refund requests.
The Foundation Courses require no equipment.
Please see the CIC equipment list here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1901lPxhosUWBVkvQHMsG6HM4oUjuPEn9f0OjZrRntz4/edit?usp=sharing