Events
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.
Compost Operator & Workshop Training - April 17, 2019
Scholarships due March 29th.
Registration closes April 10, 2019 at 4:30 pm.
The MNCC is pleased to announce a Compost Operator Training and an Emerging Issues Workshop.
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Where: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MacMillan Auditorium
Time: Tentatively 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration-Members: $120 (full day); $60 (half-day)
Registration-Non Members: $150 (full day); $75 (half-day)
For Scholarship details click on the Scholarship application button below.
Event Sponsorship's are available below.
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Where: University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, MacMillan Auditorium
Time: Tentatively 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration-Members: $120 (full day); $60 (half-day)
Registration-Non Members: $150 (full day); $75 (half-day)
For Scholarship details click on the Scholarship application button below.
Event Sponsorship's are available below.
Agenda
The agenda is broken into two sessions:
Session 1: Compost Operations: Focuses on basic operations, management of storm water at MN compost facilities, sampling methods to characterize finished compost, and ground water monitoring at two compost sites in Carver County. A morning snack and lunch are included in Session 1.
Session 2: Emerging Issues: National speakers will be speaking on the fate of Phosphorous content in finished compost and PFOA's, compostable product certification, and benefits to food scraps collection programs. In addition, local speakers will present on compost uses and a U of MN research project evaluating biofiltration media. An afternoon snack is included in Session 2.
All are invited to attend the daylong training and workshop. However, compost operators must attend the entire day to get 5 credits for the training.
This course has been approved for 7.25 Professional Development Hours by the USCC's Certification Program. If you are certified by the USCC Certification Program click here to get the form to apply for credits.
The agenda is broken into two sessions:
Session 1: Compost Operations: Focuses on basic operations, management of storm water at MN compost facilities, sampling methods to characterize finished compost, and ground water monitoring at two compost sites in Carver County. A morning snack and lunch are included in Session 1.
Session 2: Emerging Issues: National speakers will be speaking on the fate of Phosphorous content in finished compost and PFOA's, compostable product certification, and benefits to food scraps collection programs. In addition, local speakers will present on compost uses and a U of MN research project evaluating biofiltration media. An afternoon snack is included in Session 2.
All are invited to attend the daylong training and workshop. However, compost operators must attend the entire day to get 5 credits for the training.
This course has been approved for 7.25 Professional Development Hours by the USCC's Certification Program. If you are certified by the USCC Certification Program click here to get the form to apply for credits.
The MNCC Thanks the Sponsors of the April 17th Training and Workshop.
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International Compost Awareness WeekInternational Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is May 5-11, 2019. The 2019 ICAW theme is Cool the Climate - Compost! To learn more about ICAW events or to get involved, select the button below.
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Past EventsThe MNCC archives past events to serve as a reference point for steps taken throughout the state to increase the participation in composting. Select the button below to learn about past events or to get ideas for events you can host.
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Member EventsMNCC 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, email us at compostmn@gmail.com.
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Prior Events and Trainings Slideshow
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BioCycle - WestCoast19
April 1 - 4, 2019
Portland, OR
Waste Expo / Food Recovery Forum 2019
May 6 - 9, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
BioCycle - REFOR19 (website link coming soon)
October 28 - 31, 2019
Madison, WI
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!
