1. Composting: What you need to know Layton Mikkalson

2. What is compost?  Transformation of biological organic waste to a rich, useful plant fertilizer, soil enhancer, or mulch

3. What goes in?  Greens  Browns  Moisture  Air

4. What to leave out  Meats  Oils  Cheeses  Weeds/seeds

5. Forms of preparation  Traditional: Hot/Cold  Trench  Digester bin  Tumbler  Plastic bag  Large scale commercial units  Worm farms  Curing

6. More on worms-Case Study  Vermacasts  Tea  Juice  Oil  Shampoo  Medication  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9OhxKl rWwc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9OhxKl rWwc

7. Case Study: Laois County  200 people  Jora 5100 Food Digester  Over 90% of waste

8. Case Study: Ohio Schools  Tumbler & fenced in leaves  Finding enough brown material & not enough room for 100lb of compost/week  Tumbler, worm farm, bin, 2 closed composters  Education  1000 people  Rosby Resource Recycling  Education  Four digester bins  Education

9. What you can do  Make your own!  Collect & separate your waste  Learn more  Educate