Composting & Compost Use

Over a 13-week composting period, through five stand-alone modules, you will have the opportunity to make your own composts and practice the vital skills required to manage composting systems.

Composting of organic materials

Examine how the underlying principles of composting are applied when combining various feedstock materials for composting.

Managing the composting process

Learn to evaluate and manage an actively working pile and troubleshoot to maintain optimum conditions for composting.

On-farm composting

Learn efficient, cost-effective composting methods for various sizes of operation.

Compost quality

Learn to evaluate the quality of finished compost, as well as the quality requirements of various standards, markets and end uses.

Compost utilization and marketing

Explore the considerations and requirements for optimum use of compost in organic agriculture and horticulture, as well as the factors important in compost marketing.