[USCC] Fw: WANT TO SELL MORE COMPOST !!

Sun Nov 5 19:58:25 CST 2006

Warren - The information on the course Ron will be presenting as well as the 5 other training courses and workshops can be found in the USCC Conference brochure http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07Con_Brochure.pdf and in the Conference Program http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07Con_Prog.pdf 

All of the pre-conference workshops are being given on Sunday, January 21. The workshop agendas can be found at http://www.compostingcouncil.org/section.cfm?id=31 and the conference registration at http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_Con_Reg_form.pdf

FYI, the following is a complete list of the training courses and workshops that are being offered:

PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING COURSES & WORKSHOPS:

:: USCC "Foundations of Compost" Training Course: The course will provide a solid understanding of the foundations of composting for operators, managers and regulators. The course will train new composters on the basic principles and techniques of composting and will reacquaint veteran composters with the underlying fundamentals of their profession. Includes review for the Compost Certification exam to be given on Wednesday. Course Instructors: Dr. Robert Rynk is an environmental and agricultural engineer, specializing in composting and waste management. He is the editor of the On-Farm Composting Handbook, and a faculty member with the State University of New York at Cobleskill;  Matthew Cotton, Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC, teaches SWANA's Manager of Composting Programs Course and has over 18 years experience in composting. Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_C_Training_Course.pdf  

:: Odor Control and Odor Management:  Provides an understanding of the causes of odors and methods for prevention and remediation. Participants will and learn how to minimize potential odors, and respond to regulators and the public. Course Instructors: Todd Williams, Senior Composting Scientist, CH2M HILL; Dr. Eliot Epstein, Epstein Environmental Consultants and Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Boston University School of Medicine; Charles Alix, Senior Engineer, MWH America. Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_odor_mgmt_control.pdf 

:: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities "Green Roof Design" Training Course: This introductory training course on green roof infrastructure design presents many of the tools and techniques needed to meet green roof project objectives on schedule, to specification, and within budget. The training will enhance your skills in understanding the performance criteria of different green roof elements, and understanding the major design principles for a successful green roof project. 

Course Instructor:  Haven Kiers is a Landscape Architect with a lifelong passion for green roofs.

Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07GrRoof_Design.pdf 

:: Compost Use in Agriculture, Horticulture and Landscaping:  Workshop participants will learn proper compost use for specific crops and other applications. Course Instructors: 

Dr. Monica Ozores-Hampton, Research Associate at the University of Florida/SWFREC, has more than a decade of experience researching compost production and utilization; Craig Coker, Coker Consulting and Composting.

Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_Compost_Use_Ag_Hort_LS.pdf 

:: Baseline Technical Knowledge for Selling Compost: This course provides composters and compost marketers with a basic technical understanding of soil and plant functions and other aspects of the 'green industry' essential to the successful marketing of compost. Course Instructor: Ron Alexander, an American horticulturist and veteran compost salesman and sales/marketing manager. Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_Selling_Compost_WS.pdf

:: Compost Tea Workshop: Beyond the Basics: Attendees will learn the basics of compost tea microbiology, production, quality assessment and applications. Course Instructors: Cindy Salter, Growing Solutions & the Compost Tea Industry Association; Frank Shields, Soil Control Lab; Dr. Norman Arancon, The Ohio State University; Lynn Rogers, Microbial Matrix Systems 

Agenda: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/pdf/07_Compost_Tea_WS.pdf 

____________________________________
Stuart Buckner, Ph.D.
Executive Director, US Composting Council
4250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 275
Holbrook, NY 11741
phone: 631-737-4931
cell: 631-834-1400
fax: 631-737-4939
buckstop at vdot.net 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Warren Quinn" <wquinn at anla.org>
To: <alexassoc at earthlink.net>; "US Composting Council Compost Discussion List" <compost at composter.com>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [USCC] WANT TO SELL MORE COMPOST !!

> U.S. COMPOSTING COUNCIL 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW
> Wyndham Orlando Resort | Orlando, FL | January 21-24, 2007
> The National forum for those involved in the development and expansion of the composting and organics recycling industry
> CONFERENCE PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FORMS, WORKSHOP AGENDAS,
> EXHIBITOR INFORMATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE USCC WEBSITE: www.compostingcouncil.org OR CALL THE USCC AT 631-737-4931 
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> Has date/location for this seminar been determined?  I did not see that
> information on the attachment.
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> ANLA MANAGEMENT CLINIC January 31 - February 3 2007
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> Subject: [USCC] WANT TO SELL MORE COMPOST !!
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> U.S. COMPOSTING COUNCIL 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW
> Wyndham Orlando Resort | Orlando, FL | January 21-24, 2007
> The National forum for those involved in the development and expansion
> of the composting and organics recycling industry
> CONFERENCE PROGRAM, REGISTRATION FORMS, WORKSHOP AGENDAS,
> EXHIBITOR INFORMATION AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
> USCC WEBSITE: www.compostingcouncil.org OR CALL THE USCC AT 631-737-4931
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