Unlock resilient, productive soil with a bio-focused approach
Most crop issues—whether disease, poor vigor, or low nutrient density—stem from imbalances in soil biology and structure. Our systems-based method identifies underlying constraints and restores soil function through targeted microbial, nutritional, and management strategies.
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Step 1
Testing & Strategy
We specialize in proven whole-system strategies beginning with an evaluation of the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of your soil. We then design a precise program of fertility inputs, crop nutrition, and biological inoculation to restore soil and crop health.
Step 2
Application & Time
Once we have created a custom strategy, next steps include introducing living roots, microorganisms, and inputs. Optimizing the timing, placement and method of each application is critical to improving soil and crop productivity in the first growing season.
Step 3
Analysis & Adjustment
Through time, we track changes in microbial biomass and populations, soil carbon pools, and crop nutrients. This allows us to continually calibrate the program with a focus on the microbial groups that are thriving and those needing additional attention.
Testimonials
“It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Nick, who has a unique combination of deep knowledge in multiple formats of modern agriculture, as well the know-how and experience to execute the knowledge practically.
He has been extremely helpful, hard working and professional while helping us transform our farm into regenerative agriculture.
With SFW being at the core of his philosophy, Nick continues to explore and learn other modern methodologies such as integrated pest managed, precision farming, nutrient balancing and various other microbiology based approaches. All of this delivered in an extremely practical and easy to implement format, thereby making it long term - which really is key to any farm.
He helped setup a system for making BioComplete compost and compost tea, amongst several other things, that too remotely! Even though tea was a crop he had never worked with before, he still helped successfully transform our farm away from chemicals into natural and regenerative methods - all while keeping yields consistent with a vast improvement in quality and a significant reduction in pest incidence.
There are few who have such knowledge, and fewer still who have the skill and aptitude to deploy it well - Nick does. It was a true privilege to work with him, and we highly recommend him!”
- Rahul Bansal, Tea Estate Owner (India)
“Nick is a pleasure to work with. He is very insightful when it comes to measuring and managing our living soil food web.”
- Tyson Haworth, SOFRESH FARMS
“Working with Nick has been a game changer for our farm. Transitioning our production into living soil was a steep learning curve, and he helped us navigate through the growing pains with expert guidance. In the year since we had Nick out for our first farm visit, our average harvest output has increased by 300%. Not only did the quality and consistency of our product improve greatly, he also helped us reduce our overhead by teaching us how to limit (and in many cases eliminate) our reliance on costly inputs. I am so thankful for the counsel, and consider working with Humankind Oregon the best support a grower could ask for.
I highly recommend their services - as a grower I have absorbed a tremendous amount of knowledge, bolstered my skill set, and I continue to learn with the tools provided; as a farm manager I have streamlined processes, fostered in my farm staff a passion for the soil food web, and eliminated waste across the board.”
- Wylie Atherton, Seven Point Farms
“Nick Tomasini is a consummate and active player on our team. Nick provides concise information backed up by real analytics both biologically and chemically. He has helped keep our costs down while offering advice that has lead to a massive increase in topsoil and biological activity in our soil and plants. Regenerative agriculture is essential and moving our industry forward and Nick has a thorough understanding of how tight margins can be while providing sound advice that is ethical and cost effective. He is hard-working, makes himself accessible, and is just a good guy to work with.”
- Igor Rakuz, Yasha Farms
“We have had the pleasure of working with Nick over the previous four seasons now. Over the course of these years Nick has not only helped us further our understanding of the biological systems that are the foundation of a healthy soil ecosystem, but has also guided us in reducing our use of soil inputs saving us significant costs. As a result we have experienced a reduction in pest pressure while at the same time achieving an increase in yields and terpenes. As a testament to this ecological approach to farming, our farm was awarded a first palace finish at the 2019 Emerald Cup. I consider Nick an integral part of our team and our success and cannot recommend him highly enough.”
- Hector Osorio, Sabertooth Farms
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