As you learn, developing and maintaining a log system to track your materials, recipe, and management activities is helpful. It’s very common to need a little troubleshooting as you build your experience and understanding of the composting process.
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In this section, you’ll find information about all the different pieces for setting up a compost system, from regulations to feedstock sourcing to understanding different system choices and deciding which is best for your farm. We also discuss how to determine what feedstocks to accept, define what “community-oriented composting” means to you, and communication and outreach strategies for establishing a successful system.
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Now that you’ve started, things might not go exactly as you envisioned. This is totally normal, and it’s time to tweak things. Here you’ll find resources on recipe development, improving system efficiency, addressing contamination, and more.
Resources for Farmers
You’ve chosen your system, engaged with your community, and got your system up and running… Now what?
Other Resources for Farmers
Compost "Tea Talks" Learning Series
The content from these live online trainings and discussions were recorded and are organized here to support all aspects of community-oriented on-farm food scrap composting.