National Organics Training and Workshops

Below you can find a  list of educational institutions and compost related organizations who offer  Organics Training Courses and Workshops.  Events are held throughout the United States.    This list is not represented to be a complete list of compost educational offerings.  If you would like your educational opportunity added to this list, please contact FORCE and we will be happy to include your program on our list.

U.S. Composting Council (USCC)

The  USCC is a nonprofit professional association committed to the advancement of the composting industry.  They offer courses and workshops,  downloadable educational materials, and publications through their website.  Their Compost Operations Training course is a 40 hour, week long course focusing on the knowledge and skills required to run a successful composting facility.  The course is held at various educational institutions throughout the year.  Please visit their website for additional information, including dates  and locations:    http://www.compostingcouncil.org/education/

USCC also offers educational workshops coincident with their annual conference.  Visit our Events page for a link to this year’s conference details.

Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)

SWANA  has worked in partnership with the USCC to develop a certification program for Compost Program Managers.   Educational opportunities include a Compost Program Manager preparation course.  This 3 day course teaches how to effectively plan, design, and operate a composting facility.  Learn more about this course  by visiting http://swana.org/Education/Educate/Training/CourseCatalog/WasteReductionRecyclingComposting/tabid/192/Default.aspx

Learn more about the Compost Program Manager certification program by visiting http://swana.org/Education/Educate/Certification/Composting/tabid/95/Default.aspx

SWANA’s annual WasteCon conference also  includes educational opportunities.  Learn more at http://wastecon.swana.org/EventInformation/Training/tabid/569/Default.aspx

State of New Jersey

New Jersey (NJ) requires all compost facility operators to complete an approved composting course.  The NJ Department of Environmental Protection developed a comprehensive Compost Operator Certification course that is offered through the Rutgers Agricultural Experiment Station.  Learn more by visiting http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/er0303ca.html

Several other states also provide courses in composting.  Here is a partial list:

Midwest Extension Compost School, University of Wisconsin

http://fyi.uwex.edu/shwec/midwest-compost-school/

Compost Operator Education Course, Ohio State University Extension