1. Composting Strategies for Tribes Minneapolis, MN ITEP Tribal Solid Waste Education and Assistance Program Amy Spears Oneida Nation Environmental, Health and Safety Environmental Specialist June 16-18, 2015 Harvesting Bergamot at Coyote Run Wetland

2. Location 2 Oneida Reservation is about 65,400 acres (approximately 100 square miles) Tribe currently owns 37% of the land base 17,000 members, 7400 tribal members live on or near the Reservation (2013) Multi-jurisdictional issues- Counties, Cities, Villages, and Towns within the Reservation

3. Oneida 3 Oneida employs 2,750 people (second largest employer in Northeastern Wisconsin) 156 commercial leases Main Casino & Bingo, Mason Street Casino, six “One-Stop” gas stations, Oneida Market. The Oneida Nation supports surrounding communities with sponsorships.

4. 4 Oneida Farm: 300 head Black Angus Cattle; 100 head Buffalo; 4000 acres of crops including alfalfa, soybean, corn and wheat. Tsyunhehkwa Organic Farm: 35 head heritage breed cattle; heritage breed poultry for meat and eggs; traditional Iroquoian White Corn; vegetable, fruit, herb gardens. Oneida Apple Orchard: 4000 trees of over 20 varieties of apples; other crops including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins, etc. Farming Operations

5. Cannery and Market 5 Oneida Cannery: Process white corn products, apple products and other produce Oneida Market: Central market for all products produced by Oneida’s Farm, Tsyunhehkwa, Cannery and Orchard; In addition they sell other tribal and locally produced products, and green living products.

6. Composting Efforts School Compost Program: Worm and Outdoor Office Composting: Five Tribal departments worm and/or outdoor composting 6

7. Conservation Department Yard Waste Site: accepts yard and wood waste from Tribal members and Tribal operations, two locations. Minimal turning of compost, wood chipping, internal use and external use: free pick-up, free delivery available for elders. Tsyunhehkwa Compost: Small cold compost pile from agricultural, poultry and cannery by-products. Minimal maintenance, internal use only. 7

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