Events  |  Webinars  |  Activities

The MNCC puts on many events throughout the year to promote and educate on the benefits of composting. This page serves as a reference point to learn about upcoming and past events. Follow the links below and learn how to get involved with MNCC Events throughout the year. MNCC contact information is provided below if you would like to offer suggestions on what you would like to see training on, or to provide feedback on past events.

2023 Calendar of Events Available Soon!

2022 Year in Review 

October 2022 - FEATURED EVENT
​Understanding the Current Compost QA/QC Systems in Minnesota
Thursday, October 13  |  9 am - Noon
MnDOT Shoreview Training and Conference Center (45 Seats Available)
Sponsored by:

Thanks to all those who supported the 2022 Kevin Tritz Memorial Fund Golf Tournament

$9,540.05 Raised

2022 Plate to Garden Events
Thanks to all who participated
MNCC held three of their own Plate to Garden Events
MNCC Kicked Off International Compost Awareness Week
​at the Saint Paul Saint Game on Sunday, May 1 & June 29 (rain delay)
Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors
MNCC Plate to Garden at the Urban Growler
​International Compost Awareness Week Finale Event on Saturday, May 7, 2022
2022 Plate to Garden Events
Complete List of Organizations and Location
Jumping Worms and Compost Facilities Webinar
This event has ended
Big thanks to all our sponsors, presenters and participants for our Jumping Worms and Compost Facilities Webinar on February 1, 2022.

Special thanks go out to webinar host and MNCC Board Member, Tim Farnan of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; presenters Ryan Hueffmeier, Director, Boulder Lake ELC, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Chuck Joswiak, Specialized Environmental Technologies, The Mulch Store; Erin Skelly, Environmental & Compliance Tech, SMSC Organics Recycling Facility, Shakopee, Mdewakanton Sioux Community; and Laura Van Riper, Terrestrial Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Ecological and Water Resources Division, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

​We had just over 300 people register for this webinar.

Registrants will receive followup information via email with links to the recording and other useful reference materials. These materials will also be posted to our website and available to our membership.

View Outline and Speaker Bios

Sponsored By
Many dates are still available to schedule your own Plate to Garden fundraiser. Please visit our Plate to Garden page to learn more.
​We look forward to supporting your next event.

International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is May 1-7, 2022!
The 2022 ICAW theme is: ​Recipe for Regeneration: COMPOST.
To learn more about ICAW events or to get involved, select the button below. 

Past Events

The MNCC archives past events to serve
​as a reference point for steps taken
​throughout the state to increase composting participation. Select the button below to learn about past events or to get ideas for events you can host.

Member Events

MNCC Members have access to an extensive list of resources from past events and trainings. Follow the button below to log in to your account. If you need to re-set ​your password or are interested in becoming a member, email us at: compostmn@gmail.com.
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Other Organization's Events
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United States Composting Council: Compost2022
January 24 - 27, 2022 | Austin, TX

​Questions, Comments, or Suggestions?

The MNCC would love to hear your suggestions on what types of training you or your organizations would be interested in attending, or believe would be beneficial. Please contact us at compostmn@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts.
​Thank you!
Thank you to our sponsors and workshop and training attendees! Thanks to our speakers for providing great information to all who attended.