SWANCCApril 2011
SWANCC Elist for Educators
Compost Training Workshops
By Expert Dr. Paul Walker

 

ISUMidwest Composting School
May 31, 2011 - June 2, 2011
Hosted by: Illinois State University and
      Dr. Paul Walker
Brought to you in part by: University of Illinois Extension
REGISTRATION
Register by May 9, 2011 $375.00
Late Registration - after May 9 until May 31, 2011 $450.00
Registration will be limited to 45 participants on a first enrolled, first accepted basis.

This three-day workshop offers comprehensive training in compost production and marketing.
 
The target audiences for the Midwest Compost School are:
  • Inexperienced/new compost operators
  • Experienced composters who desire to improve their compost quality, operation productivity and marketing/profitability
  • Commercial and on-farm composters
  • Composters considering food scraps
  • Composters considering horse bedding
  • Extension educators and government agency staff desiring to increase their knowledge of composting

In addition, Composting Central gives an excellent in-depth discussion of the science of composting, along with tips on how to compost, using finished compost IL rules and regulations, and references.

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