FYI…see below if interested

Hans Estrin, Produce Safety Specialist and CAPS Coordinator

UVM Extension

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From: UVM Extension Faculty and Staff <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Cathy Yandow
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:15 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Training Opportunity: Composter Operator Certification

Good afternoon,

We received a request to distribute the following Composter Operator Certification Training opportunity.  Potential audiences for this are farmers, local official, service providers, etc. so please share among your networks as appropriate.  Training details and contact info are provided below.  Thanks,

Cathy

Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training

In-Person on November 3, 2022

Registration $30

Dear Partners in Organics Recycling,

The 131° School of Composting is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Vermont Compost Operator Certification Training, presented by the VT Agency of Natural Resources (ANR). Through this workshop, participants will receive a Compost Operator Certificate, which meets the requirements of ANR for small, medium and large compost facility site operators. Current or future compost site operators will be certified to manage composting facilities handling food scraps or animal mortalities in Vermont.

This daylong workshop is focused on operator competency in compost site management and regulatory compliance, and includes a dynamic combination of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

Vermont residents and site operators working in the state have priority registration. Out of state attendees may register for any open spots on October 26th.

Topics Covered Include:

•             Principles of Composting

•             Compost Recipe Development

•             Materials & Blending

•             Windrow Construction

•             Pile Monitoring & Management

•             Windrow Aeration

•             Aerated Static Pile Composting

•             Storm Water & Leachate Management

•             Neighbor Relations

•             Site & Operating Permit Requirements

Presenters:

•             James McSweeney - Compost Technical Services

•             Dan Goossen - Green Mountain Compost

•             Ben Gauthier - Vermont Agency Of Natural Resources

Details:

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we plan to host our first in person certification since 2019.

•             Classroom portion: Held at the Old Brick Church, 100 Library Lane Williston, VT 05495

•             Field portion: Held at Green Mountain Compost, also in Williston

•             Food:  Bring Lunch, Coffee & Snacks Provided

•             Sign-in: Begins 7:30am – Workshop 8:00am-4:30pm.

•             Clothing:  The workshop will be happening rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather and bring rugged footwear.

If you have any questions or prefer to register by email please contact:

James McSweeney at 802-224-6888 or [log in to unmask]

(Checks made out to Compost Technical Services can be brought the day of the event)

The 131° School of Composting is the educational branch of Compost Technical Services.

Cathy Yandow

UVM Extension Communications Manager

Director’s Office

103 Morrill Hall, 146 University Place

Burlington, VT 05405-0106

802-656-0319

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