Hosting Plate to Garden

Coordinate with the MNCC today to host a plate to garden event! Follow the instructions below for a complete walkthrough of the hosting process. Questions can be sent to [email protected].

NOTE: The MNCC assists with a few key steps, but a successful Plate-to-Garden event is driven by the host organization. Responsibilities for host organization include scheduling, filling bags, and paying for plate to garden expenses.

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Request

• Set a date by filling out a Plate to Garden Request form
• Included in the form:
  • Decide on how much compost to sell:​
    • 10 cubic yards = 2 parking spaces = 500 bags of compost
    • Ensure drop location is accessible for participants and volunteers
  • Contact a composter to schedule delivery. Some recommended facilities are:
    • SET- TBD
    • SMSC- Jenny Appenzeller, [email protected]
      • NOTE: SMSC will provide free compost for PTG events. Host sites will only need to pay for delivery
  • Calculate the number of bags to use from MNCC
    • Price is __/bag not returned (used or missing)
    • Participants can bring their own bag

Prepare

• Recruit volunteers
  • Bag fillers, cashiers, table attendants
• Promote your event
  • The MNCC has provided basic templates for outreach:
    • Social media content
    • Press releases
    • Fliers
• Coordinate delivery/pickup of MNCC-provided supplies
  • NOTE: Signage and supplies are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Contact [email protected] 
• Week of:
  • Clear area for compost delivery (if using public space make sure it is taped off)
  • Set up signs in well-seen area
  • Fill bags prior to event (morning of or day before depending on delivery time)