15210 Northeast Miley Road
Aurora, OR 97002
USA
Learn how to conduct efficient, cost-effective, on-farm composting that promotes compost quality and protects water quality at this two-day workshop offered by Oregon State University!
On April 3, you and your small team will build a compost pile using a wide variety of materials. Then, on April 10, you will evaluate the performance of your pile. You will also learn about compost area siting and design, handling different materials, turned windrows and aerated static piles, composting equipment and on-farm composting, calculating C/N ratios, estimating moisture content and bulk density, environmental protection and composting regulations, compost nutrient content, compost application, and improving soil with compost.
2015 instructors include Dan Sullivan (OSU), Andy Bary (WSU), Bob Barrows (DEQ), and Wali Via (Wintergreen Farm).
ACRES is co-sponsored by OSU Extension and Clackamas County SWCD. The course is designed for agricultural professionals and on-farm composters. The registration fee covers resource notebook, lunch, and workshop materials.
Sample Course Agenda can be viewed here.
Register for this 2-day event here.
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