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Learn a simple Bokashi-to-worm workflow at The Farm Byron Bay and turn kitchen scraps into powerful compost. This hands-on 5.5-hour workshop is tailored for small spaces, renters, and backyard growers ready to keep organics out of landfill.
Learn a simple Bokashi-to-worm workflow at The Farm Byron Bay and turn kitchen scraps into powerful compost. This hands-on 5.5-hour workshop is tailored for small spaces, renters, and backyard growers ready to keep organics out of landfill.
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Operated by The Farm Byron Bay · Ewingsdale, New South Wales
At The Farm Byron Bay, just outside Byron Bay in Ewingsdale, a five‑and‑a‑half hour workshop called Food Waste to Worm Compost distills everyday kitchen scraps into garden fertility. Held on Saturday 1 August 2026, the session meets at The Farm welcome sign and runs 9:30am–3:00pm; participants receive hands‑on instruction, take‑home notes, and a 250 ml Effective Microbes (EM) starter solution. This is practical sustainability for small-space gardeners, renters, and anyone who wants to stop sending food to landfill.
The lesson centers on Bokashi fermentation followed by vermicomposting. Bokashi uses beneficial microbes to pre-digest a wider range of scraps — including cooked food and dairy — turning them into worm-safe feedstock you can bury or feed to a worm farm. You’ll watch demonstrations of layering, moisture control, and microbe management, then practice building and feeding a bin. The class covers common failure points: foul odors, excess liquid, and stressed worms, with troubleshooting strategies drawn from real backyard systems.
What makes this workshop special for the Byron Shire is its setting and focus. The Farm Byron Bay is an established local hub for regenerative agriculture and community learning; its gardens and demonstration beds show how coastal subtropical plants respond to richer soils and microbial care. The curriculum is scaled to tight urban spaces: you don’t need a full backyard. Participants leave with a clear blueprint for a Bokashi-to-worm workflow that fits balconies, courtyard gardens, or small plots.
Practical details are precise: the session accepts ages 14–100, class size is capped at 25, and there’s wheelchair access (gravel road, slight slanted hill; access best in dry conditions). Optional “Get Started Right Away” starter packs — which include Bokashi buckets and extra EM solution — can be reserved by emailing [email protected]. Tickets are tiered; an early-bird price applies before 10 July.
This workshop is ideal for gardeners who want to close the loop on household organics without complicated equipment. It’s a low-impact, high-return practice that shifts food waste from burden to soil building. Whether you’re troubleshooting an existing worm farm or starting from zero, the session provides both the microbial science and the step‑by‑step skills to make composting reliable. Bring curiosity, a notebook, and a readiness to get hands-on — you’ll go home with a system you can actually maintain, and a patch of soil that will thank you next season.
Expect practical demonstrations on creating compost extracts for liquid fertiliser, timing cycles for safe worm feeding, and how to convert fermented Bokashi into garden-ready humus. Trainers emphasize low-waste sourcing, repurposing containers, and charting your household’s waste flows so the system scales. Small groups encourage questions and one-on-one troubleshooting, making the workshop both immediately useful and sustainable for seasons to come.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Light physical activity; able to stand, bend, and lift small containers for short periods.
No. The workshop is designed for beginners through intermediate gardeners and covers basics to troubleshooting for existing systems.
Yes — there is wheelchair access, but note a gravel road and a slight slanted hill; dry conditions make access easier.
Five hours of guided instruction, demonstrations, take-home notes, and a 250 ml EM starter solution are included.
Yes. Fermented Bokashi can be buried directly into garden soil if you don’t yet have worms or outdoor space.
Yes. A Get Started Right Away pack is optional and limited; reserve by emailing [email protected].
The workshop accepts participants aged 14–100.
The Farm Byron Bay has developed into a community learning hub focused on regenerative agriculture and hands-on workshops.
The workshop emphasizes diverting food waste from landfill, repurposing containers, and small-scale systems with low environmental impact.
The Farm Byron Bay is an 80‑acre regenerative farm located in Ewingsdale, New South Wales, offering venue hire, guided tours, hands‑on animal experiences, and photoshoot locations. Situated in Byron Bay’s hinterland, the property includes The Old Garlic Shed and the Farm House as event spaces, plus a macadamia orchard, vegetable gardens, and paddocks. Events at The Garlic Shed and Farm House can be paired with on-site dining by Three Blue Ducks, creating a full-service rural celebration option. Guided Farm Tours introduce visitors to regenerative farming practices led by an experienced farmer. Tours include garden walks, animal introductions, and explanations of chemical-free cultivation and soil health. The private Into the Paddock Experience provides hands-on feeding of ducks, chooks, lambs, and Nigerian Dwarf goats for groups and families. Photoshoots at The Farm Byron Bay take advantage of seasonal light, rustic structures, and rolling farmland as natural backdrops. The Farm Byron Bay supports sustainable agriculture and community engagement through education and curated experiences. Venue hire and tour bookings are designed for groups, events, and excursions that value local produce, farm-to-table dining, and conservation-minded land management. Safety, animal welfare, and clear guidance from staff underpin every experience. Visitors choose The Farm Byron Bay for its authentic regenerative farming demonstrations, picturesque settings for events and photography, and accessible hands-on activities suitable for all ages. The business emphasizes practical, educational encounters that connect guests with responsible farming and the Northern Rivers landscape. Bookings accommodate private groups, corporate events, weddings, school excursions, and family gatherings year-round locally.
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