Category: Introductory

MAR.118-NRCS Code 336: Selling More Compost to Farmers-WEB.USCC

This webinar will provide an overview of Conservation Practice Standard – Soil Carbon Amendment Code 336 and provide compost producers with resources they can use to educate their customers. Our panelists will detail how farmers and ranchers can work with NRCS to create a conservation plan that includes compost application and how that qualifies participants… Continue reading MAR.118-NRCS Code 336: Selling More Compost to Farmers-WEB.USCC

POL.126-PFAS and Compost Research Webinar: The Importance of Informed Regulatory Decision-Making-WEB.CREF

The prevalence of PFAS and their effect on the composting industry is a subject needing research and attention. This webinar, jointly hosted by the US Composting Council and the Compost Research & Education Foundation, will learn about the issue, why it matters, and the current regulatory landscape surrounding it.Speakers: Bryan Staley, Ian Pepper, and Andrew… Continue reading POL.126-PFAS and Compost Research Webinar: The Importance of Informed Regulatory Decision-Making-WEB.CREF

POL.116-Regenerative Agriculture and the Farm Bill: How a Better Farm Bill can Build Healthier Soils-AC23.USCC

We will influence policymakers in Washington, D.C. to integrate regenerative agriculture into the 2023 Farm Bill by uplifting the voices of American farmers and ranchers, including support for small and historically underserved producers, and supporting and activating grassroots efforts that demonstrate the importance of this issue in key districts.Speakers: Ayesha AliDuration: 12 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading POL.116-Regenerative Agriculture and the Farm Bill: How a Better Farm Bill can Build Healthier Soils-AC23.USCC

POL.121-Regulatory Trends with Organic Waste-AC23.USCC

SB1383 – Focus on Jurisdiction Requirements rather than Business requirements; mention Article 12 – refer to Session 5. As opposed to MA Food waste ban, which required commercial food waste generators to handle their own food waste Speakers: Cindy Liles Duration: 12 minutes Credits: 0.5 Member Price: $30.00 Non-Member Price: $52.50 Purchase Course Now

POL.122-Making the Compost-Climate Connection: Eco-Cycle’s Community Circular Compost System-AC23.USCC

As municipal collection programs expand, it becomes critical to engage all sectors toward a common goal: make good compost and use it to build soil. Eco-Cycle has created several models for communities to work toward that goal.Speakers: Dan MatschDuration: 14 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

PRO.114-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 2-AC23.USCC

Discussion around the general machine and site maintenance, best practices, and taking care of your machine for a better user experience. Maintenance – Part 2 (2-3:30pm) • Organization and planning • Label and checklist • Predictive maintenance practices • Properly torqued fasteners • Engine maintenance best practice • Leveraging connected technologies • Smart scheduling •… Continue reading PRO.114-Everything you Need to Know about Maintaining your Equipment, part 2-AC23.USCC

POL.125-The New NRCS Soil Carbon Standard–What Does It Mean?-AC23.USCC

The purpose of the NRCS Soil Carbon Amendment Practice Standard (336 and 808) is to use amendments derived from plant or animal residues to Improve or maintain soil organic matter, sequester carbon and enhance soil carbon (C) stocks, improve soil aggregate stability, and Improve habitat for soil organisms. The practice can be applied to Crop,… Continue reading POL.125-The New NRCS Soil Carbon Standard–What Does It Mean?-AC23.USCC

BUS.121-School Food Waste Composting and Reusables Program-AC23.USCC

That you, whomever you are, who is interested in helping your community with waste diversion and composting, can absolutely start this program in your local schools. We will provide the educational resources and “how-to” guide to do this. This program works wonders with normalizing composting and waste diversion with youth.Speakers: Gretchen LosanoDuration: 29 minutesCredits: 0.5Member… Continue reading BUS.121-School Food Waste Composting and Reusables Program-AC23.USCC