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
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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.117-What Is the Best Compost for My Particular Application?-AC23.USCC
– Better understanding how to choose compost for specific applications -Teach composters what buyers are looking for -Help SB 1383 jurisdictions spec the compost and mulch they must aquireSpeakers: Ronald AlexanderDuration: 24 minutesCredits: 0.5Member Price: $30.00Non-Member Price: $52.50Purchase Course Now
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
MAR.219-“Exonerating” Compost from other materials on trial-AC22.USCC
Resource Conservation efforts are gaining traction in the world of Construction and Land Development across the Country. It’s not uncommon for State Department of Transportation Engineers to receive a variety of requests to try products on the right of way made from recycled materials, incorporate controversial materials like Municipal or Animal sludge, or even allow… Continue reading MAR.219-“Exonerating” Compost from other materials on trial-AC22.USCC
MAR.215-Video Content Marketing is our “Black Gold”!-AC22.USCC
Video is one of the top marketing tools for on online content, time to embrace it and find a strategy. VM trends are increasingly important to overall marketing strategies. In 2021, “86% of businesses indicated that they were using video as a marketing tool.” Additionally, “93% of them say it’s a critical part of their… Continue reading MAR.215-Video Content Marketing is our “Black Gold”!-AC22.USCC