November 29, 2000 News Release County offers free 'compost training' to farms, businesses For farms and businesses interested in learning how to convert organic waste problems into resource opportunities, King County can help. Beginning in January, the county Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Division will offer a free, in-depth compost training program. The six-session training program is designed for King County organic waste generators with small, medium and large scale operations, particularly those with little to no prior experience with composting. The training series, partially funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology, will begin in Renton, Wednesday, January 31, and continue on various Wednesday evenings and Saturdays through February. The opening session will run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the King Conservation District, located at 935 Powell Avenue Southwest. Featuring experts in the field of on-farm composting, compost utilization and product sales, the training will cover composting basics like: Simple, low-cost methods to compost organic wastes from both agricultural and urban sources. The economics of successful composting. How to best use the compost on your farm or business. How to sell your compost for profit. The training sessions also offer one-on-one guidance through the regulatory and permitting process for receiving and processing yard debris and other urban organic wastes. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more details on session times and locations, contact Peter Moon at (800) 611-3718, or (360) 563-6709, or by e-mail at: pricemoon@aol.com. Related Info Organics and Composting Material Profile on Compost

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