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On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

| $45 – $65

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for farmers seeking natural and respectful ways to manage livestock losses. Hosted on a working farm, this session will walk you through the composting process using real-life examples—including actual livestock mortalities—to show how you can turn a difficult situation into healthy, fertile soil. You’ll learn the science, the steps, and the tools to do it safely, legally, and sustainably. Topics covered include:

  • Compost Biology
  • Compost Feedstocks
  • Compost Site Selection
  • Troubleshooting Compost Piles
  • Compost Pile Construction
  • Compost End Use

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Lunch included.

Minimum number of attendees: 12

Participants will receive a complimentary registration to an optional webinar on livestock & equine death and grief management on August 15th.

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