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"Basics of Municipal Composting - Part 1" Workshop
March 15, 2010 ~ Delta Winnipeg
(10:30 am - 4:30 pm; lunch & coffee break provided)

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

TIME
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
10:30 – 10:45 Introduction Course and Teaching Format.
  The Bad and The Ugly Importance of Training
10:45 – 11:00 Composting Process Overview Overview of composting process
11:00 – 11:30 Compost Technologies & Equipment Overview of different compost technologies and commonly used equipment
11:30 – 12:00 Compost Science & Principles Biology and biochemistry principles
  Lunch and Informal Discussions  
1:00 – 1:30 Compost Science & Principles (cont’d)  
1:30 – 2:00 Odour/Nuisance Control & Management  
2:00 – 2:30 Monitoring Tools and Practices  
2:30 – 3:00 Managing the Composting Process Feedstock characteristics and preparation
3:00 – 3:15 Break  
3:15 – 3:45 Compost Utilization & Marketing What are the various attributes and uses of compost? How is compost marketed?
3:45 – 4:15 Best Management Practices Review of proven BMP’s for operations and marketing
4:15 – 4:30 Wrap-up & Questions