Tag: Benefits

EQU.210-Operator Panel: Benefits and Issues Using Depackagers-AC22.USCC

A panel of experienced operators from accross the country will discuss the costs and benefits of using depackagers. Paneilisits include: Chris Seney, Republic Services Kevin Bolin, Organics by Gosh Patrick Geraty, St. Louis Composting Brian Fleury, Wecare Denali Speakers: Panel Duration: 1 hours 24 minutes Credits: 1.5 Member Price: $90.00 Non-Member Price: $157.50 Purchase Course… Continue reading EQU.210-Operator Panel: Benefits and Issues Using Depackagers-AC22.USCC

POL.114-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 2: FSMA PSR requirements – Subpart F (BSAAO) and how the compost industry can support growers-AC21.USCC

We will summarize the FSMA Produce Safety Rule standards in Subpart F, the current FDA risk assessment associated with BSAAO, and associated research efforts. Commonly-used BSAAO will be discussed, including how these requirements may affect the compost industry. We will outline additional benefits and challenges of using treated BSAAO, and identify science-based management strategies to… Continue reading POL.114-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 2: FSMA PSR requirements – Subpart F (BSAAO) and how the compost industry can support growers-AC21.USCC

USE.226-EQ Biosolids Benefits for Rehabilitating Urban Soils-AC20.CREF

This video discusses exceptional quality biosolids, and the experiments done comparing soil amendments to determine which would be more beneficial for urban agriculture. Speakers: Gregory Evanylo Duration: 36 minutes Credits: 1.0 Member Price: $60.00 Non-Member Price: $105.00 Purchase Course Now

USE.225-Tracking Organic Matter in Soil and Compost-AC22.USCC

Among the many benefits of compost to soil is the addition of organic matter to soils. Organic matter increases nutrient- and water-holding capacity, adds slow-release nutrients, builds soil structure, and reduces compaction. However, many people misunderstand how to calculate the number of cubic yards of compost to add, in order to follow industry recommendations or… Continue reading USE.225-Tracking Organic Matter in Soil and Compost-AC22.USCC

USE.223-An Investigation on the Impact of Compost Tea Applications on Turf Quality and Soil Microbial Activity-AC22.USCC

Although interest in organically managing turfgrass has grown, research regarding the benefits of compost tea application on turfgrass is relatively recent and limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of compost tea applications on overall turf quality and soil microbial activity. Evaluations of turfgrass were based on The National Turfgrass… Continue reading USE.223-An Investigation on the Impact of Compost Tea Applications on Turf Quality and Soil Microbial Activity-AC22.USCC

POL.115-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 3: Paperwork necessary for the where, what, and how you supply a BSAAO-AC21.USCC

We will summarize the FSMA Produce Safety Rule standards in Subpart F, the current FDA risk assessment associated with BSAAO, and associated research efforts. Commonly-used BSAAO will be discussed, including how these requirements may affect the compost industry. We will outline additional benefits and challenges of using treated BSAAO, and identify science-based management strategies to… Continue reading POL.115-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 3: Paperwork necessary for the where, what, and how you supply a BSAAO-AC21.USCC

POL.113-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 1: Intersection of FSMA PSR with other industry standards and resources for the compost industry-AC21.USCC

We will summarize the FSMA Produce Safety Rule standards in Subpart F, the current FDA risk assessment associated with BSAAO, and associated research efforts. Commonly-used BSAAO will be discussed, including how these requirements may affect the compost industry. We will outline additional benefits and challenges of using treated BSAAO, and identify science-based management strategies to… Continue reading POL.113-FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how it may affect the composting industry, Part 1: Intersection of FSMA PSR with other industry standards and resources for the compost industry-AC21.USCC

MAR.113-Compost Specifications and Return on Investment-AC22.CREF

The composting industry can benefit from further documenting compost application instructions and benefits of end use, as well as quantifying and monetizing their benefits whenever possible. Good data exists which quantifies soil and plant improvement through compost usage in many applications, but actually monetizing the benefits is much more difficult.   Understanding this, the CREF… Continue reading MAR.113-Compost Specifications and Return on Investment-AC22.CREF

MAR.220-Estimating the Market Potential of Food Waste Generation Using GIS-AC22.USCC

Solid waste facilities are coming under pressure to adapt to organics legislation seeking to divert organics (predominantly food waste) from the municipal solid waste stream.  Food waste recycling can create economic benefits in addition to environmental ones. Most organics legislation puts the burden for source separation and organics diversion on the food waste generator. Tetra… Continue reading MAR.220-Estimating the Market Potential of Food Waste Generation Using GIS-AC22.USCC