BioComplete™ Compost Production

Learn to produce biologically complete compost — the kind that restores soil life, suppresses disease, and transforms what's possible on your land.

  • Instant visibility into the life in your soils and amendments
  • On-site measurement of the microbes that power soil life
  • Measure the potency of amendments before taking on the expense

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Master the art of making BioComplete™ compost using the techniques you have studied in the Foundation Courses.

Not all compost is created equal. Biologically complete compost — teeming with the right balance of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes — is one of the most powerful tools available to any farmer, grower, or land steward. But making it requires more than a pile and patience. It requires understanding the biology, managing the process, and knowing how to assess what you've made.

That's exactly what this course teaches.

Build

Build

Learn the biological principles behind BioComplete™ compost — and why they matter.

Demonstrate that you know how to build, manage, and monitor a compost system for biological completeness.

Assess

Assess

Learn and demonstrate how to assess finished compost for quality and biological activity.

Learn and demonstrate how to match compost type and application rate to specific land goals.

Troubleshoot

Troubleshoot

Never be left guessing again. Learn and demonstrate what to do when something goes wrong, why it occurred, and how to fix it.
Farmer & Consultant

Nick Padwick

From Farm Management to Regenerative Leadership: How Nick Padwick Is Transforming Agriculture Through Soil Health and Biodiversity

Throughout my career in farming, I’ve always believed that the future of agriculture depends on how well we care for the land. Learning about soil biology and regenerative practices completely changed the way I approach farming, showing me that healthy soil is the foundation of productive, resilient landscapes.

By focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and responsible land management, we can create farming systems that work with nature rather than against it. My goal has always been to demonstrate that profitable agriculture and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.

Course Prerequisites

Before enrolling in the Soil Microscopy Program, participants should have a strong foundation in soil biology and be ready to develop practical laboratory skills in soil microscopy and biological analysis. This program focuses on building the expertise required to accurately assess soil health and support regenerative land management.

  • Complete the Soil Food Web Foundation Courses (FC1–FC4)

  • Achieve an average score of at least 90% in the Foundation Courses

  • Have access to a microscope and compatible camera setup for observing soil microorganisms

Course Curriculum

    1. Orientation to the world of BioComplete Compost

    2. Instructions for Students

    3. Resources

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Worksheet

    3. Book Session with mentor

    1. Learning Objectives

    2. Worksheet

    3. Book Session with mentor

    1. Activities

About this course

  • 10 lessons
  • Live Sessions with Mentortextt
  • Downloadable Content
  • Completion Certificate

Enroll in Soil Food Web's BioComplete™ Compost Course

Learn to grow beneficial soil biology from spare organic material and fuel the engine of the earth's living systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the right path for you? Discover the answers to some of our frequently asked questions below.

You'll work through structured mentoring sessions alongside a comprehensive, updated course manual designed to guide you step by step — from first principles to finished product. Improved videos, clearer expectations at every stage, and strengthened onboarding mean you'll spend less time confused and more time composing.

New to this version: you no longer need to complete Soil Microscopy before enrolling. If your goal is to build and apply great compost — without using a microscope — you can jump straight in.

✔ Mentor-guided learning with clear session structure

✔ Updated videos and course materials

✔ Comprehensive course manual with real-world examples

✔ Accessible directly from the Foundation Courses — no microscopy prerequisite

✔ Access to the full mentorship team through scheduled office hours

✔ Unlimited mentoring support — no hours tracked or capped

The amount of time required depends on your other commitments. Some students have completed all 4 Advanced courses (the Completer Practicum) in 1 year, but most take longer, with the average being about two years.

Farmers and growers who want to build soil biology from the ground up. Consultants who want to confidently recommend and oversee compost production systems. Anyone who's made compost before, and suspects they could be doing it better.

We provide a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.

Every AP Course provides the opportunity to receive a certificate of completion.

Currently, mentors are assigned based on their availability and paired to students in relation to their time zones and language preferences. All of our mentors are highly qualified.

You will need several pieces of equipment and access to compost feedstock to complete this course. The precise budget will depend on the size of your pile and your access to feedstock and equipment/materials. Your mentor can advise you on this. 

We would love for you to invite your partner and anyone else who is interested in restoring our world's soils. They will, however, need to enroll as students separately. Currently, our system is designed for 1:1 interactions. You must be an enrolled CTP student to take part in any meeting.

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