PPT-Introduction to Composting

Nancy Allred UME Master Gardener Anne Arundel County What is Compost Compost is dark crumbly earthysmelling material that results from the decomposition of leaves kitchen scraps and other organic materials . IDEM O Description What is composting?  Composting is the aerobic, oxygen - requiring, decomposition of organic materials by microorganisms.  Bacteria start the process and are res Composting. Composting. Carcasses layered. with organic material. Thermophilic microbes. Heat generation. Accelerates biological. decomposition. Destroys pathogens. Relatively safe and simple. Nutrient rich, organic byproduct. Dana Ecelberger. Jefferson County Conservation District Manager. February 28, 2015. Conservation District . Shold. Business Park (360) 385-4105. Special purpose, non-regulatory government agency. Established in Dust Bowl era to assist farmers in protecting valuable soil. Has evolved to include water quality, agricultural Farm Planning, many best management practices, cost share and habitat restoration and protection. Adapted from presentation of Terra Luke, 2013. Objectives. Composting introduction. Backyard composting. Community . composting. Commercial/Municipal composting. Advantages & Disadvantages. www.scgh.com. THE COMPOSTING HANDBOOK Be eco-friendly COMPOSTING 3 Top Dressing Treatinglawnsovercentimetercompostservesveryeffectivefeedinggrounddriedspring.Bysiftingcompostrst,youcanremoveanyunattractivelargep We believe the status quo cattle producer cannot remain profitable. We believe in the cattle working for us, not us for them. Cows live 100% off grass or they get a free ride to town. Low . inputs. We . Jason . Faucera. Clackamas SWCD Conservationist. jfaucera@conservationdistrict.org. . 503-210-6013. Nick Andrews. OSU Small Farms Horticulturist. nick.andrews@oregonstate.edu. . 503-913-9410. Definition of Composting. Presented . by . Therese Marchetti. In the Beginning…. Construction. The Costs…. What We Accept…. Grass. Leaves. Cut flowers. Garden waste. Manure. Hay. Straw. Up to 1,000 tons of compostable material accepted each year.. Adapted from the FAD PReP/NAHEMS . Guidelines: Disposal (2012). Composting . USDA APHIS and CFSPH. FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Disposal - Composting, Rendering, and Burial . Aerobic decomposition method. Overview - NH’s Current Regulations and Practices Organics and Composting Melanie Doiron Pamela Hoyt-Denison NHDES Solid Waste Management Bureau B iodegradable material from plants & animals Includes, for example: EXPERIMENTALMETHODOLOGYSite specifications:The windrow composting plant of 100SUMMARYOpen windrow composting methods are become increasingly popular in India for processing of municipalsolid waste (MS EXPERIMENTALMETHODOLOGYSite specificationsThe windrow composting plant of 100SUMMARYOpen windrow composting methods are become increasingly popular in India for processing of municipalsolid waste MSW -Site at LufaFarms Urban Rooftop GreenhouseMontreal QCCatherine ChurchCompost ManagerPlant Science Assistant atLufaFarms2008 50 of world population live in urban areas2050 Projected 70of world popul Senteno. . Photo Credit: http://stormpoo.com/index.php?/about/. Overview. Environmental Benefits . . Research with the MODS. Savings!. Cost. Conclusion. Composting Toilet in the North Cascades, WA.