Maine Compost School
 

The Maine Compost School is open to anyone interested in composting.
The curricula is designed for:
  • beginners
  • farmers
  • municipal operators/managers
  • recycling specialist
  • state and local regulators
  • public officials
  • compost marketers
  • Extension and USDA personnel
  • Governmental agencies' personnel
  • commercial and private managers/operators

Objectives

  • To provide an understanding of medium and large scale composting
  • Explore problems associated with the composting process
  • Examine appropriate organic materials suitable for composting
  • Exchange information and foster relationships

Special Program Features

  • Presentations with interactive dialogue
  • Limited class size for maximum learning and interaction
  • Interaction with leading compost scientists
  • Hands-on learning experience at a working compost site.

Benefits of Participation

  • Apply new-technology information to your composting operation
  • Meet others involved in composting
  • Earn a Certificate of Program Completion to show technical competence
  • Visit other compost sites

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