Category: Marketing

MAR.121-Key to Selling More Compost Than You Can Possibly Make-AC24.USCC

Kellogg Garden Products, a leader in retail organic soils for 99 years, aims to educate consumers on the benefits of compost for ornamental and edible gardens. Despite its importance, many retail purchasers are unaware of compost’s value. Kathy will guide us through Kellogg’s journey of introducing compost to consumers, sharing both mistakes and successes. This… Continue reading MAR.121-Key to Selling More Compost Than You Can Possibly Make-AC24.USCC

MAR.120-Building the Value of Compost Through Branding – Education and Sustainable Packaging in Buffalo NY-AC24.USCC

Buffalo River Compost, established in 2017 by Brian Murphy, is a proud member of the USCC’s STA program. Over 6 years, it has grown into a large compost facility producing around 5,000 cubic yards of premium STA Approved compost annually. Expanding beyond traditional sales to DOT and remediation projects, Buffalo River now markets its product… Continue reading MAR.120-Building the Value of Compost Through Branding – Education and Sustainable Packaging in Buffalo NY-AC24.USCC

MAR.119-Meeting the California Market Demand For Medium/Coarse Grade Compost Products-WEB.USCC

The demand for medium and coarse grade compost is increasing in the state of California; much of this is in response to Caltrans and other environmental application requirements. Traditional markets for medium grade compost, such as landscape mulch and erosion/sediment control media have significantly expanded, as have emerging markets such as bioretention ‘low float’ mulch.… Continue reading MAR.119-Meeting the California Market Demand For Medium/Coarse Grade Compost Products-WEB.USCC

MAR.118-NRCS Code 336: Selling More Compost to Farmers-WEB.USCC

This webinar will provide an overview of Conservation Practice Standard – Soil Carbon Amendment Code 336 and provide compost producers with resources they can use to educate their customers. Our panelists will detail how farmers and ranchers can work with NRCS to create a conservation plan that includes compost application and how that qualifies participants… Continue reading MAR.118-NRCS Code 336: Selling More Compost to Farmers-WEB.USCC

MAR.221-Composters To The Rescue: Helping Jurisdictions Comply With CA SB 1383 Procurement Requirements and Slow Climate Change-AC23.USCC

This presentation will provide information on how composters can be the solution to the issues facing jurisdictions as they grapple with ways to comply with SB 1383 recycled green waste procurement requirements.Speakers: Bill CamarilloDuration: 17 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

MAR.224-SB1383’s Last Mile: The Logistics and Challenges in Utilizing, Delivering and Applying Compost & Mulch-AC23.USCC

Presentation will highlight the many challenges facing the utilization, delivery and application of compost and mulch, where the industry is currently at in addressing these challenges and clarity on what must be done to meet these challenges for the successful implementation of SB 1383.Speakers: Craig KolodgeDuration: 21 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

MAR.223-Compost in Retail Markets – How does SB1383 Procurement affect the Retail Customer, Backyard Gardener and Landscape Professional-AC23.USCC

Composters who serve the retail market are necessary for last mile compost application strategies, and are able to interact with emerging composting regulations, jurisdictions, and composters of various scales in multiple ways in order to promote a regenerative food economy.Speakers: Kathy Kellogg-JohnsonDuration: 21 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now

MAR.222-Differentiating the Value and Cost of Compost Across Likely Farm Use Scenarios in Western Washington-AC23.USCC

Compost can have a wide range of values depending on the cropping system and the application rate needed for impacts. Under reasonable assumptions, compost value exceeded cost for some, but not all, crops in our study area. Ongoing efforts to overcome barriers to use in these crops is worthwhile.Speakers: Karen HillsDuration: 26 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price:… Continue reading MAR.222-Differentiating the Value and Cost of Compost Across Likely Farm Use Scenarios in Western Washington-AC23.USCC

MAR.115-Customer Service for Composters-AC22.USCC

This will be a presentation about customer service, providing strategies, training methods, and tackling specifc compost/soil related customer issues. We will go over how to create customer serivice culture and a reputation for a meaningful brand and repeat sales. How to use lab testing, STA Certification and local/regional labs to provide the best service for… Continue reading MAR.115-Customer Service for Composters-AC22.USCC