On-Farm Composting Workshop

Peter Moon is the President and Principal Engineer of O2Compost, which has been in operation since 1996. He has designed more than 1,725 aerated compost systems across the U.S., Canada, and 24 additional countries. O2Compost’s mission is to teach the art and science of aerated composting and to empower individuals and organizations to become advocates for sustainable agriculture and stewards of our land, air, and water resources.www.o2compost.comJusten Garrity is the owner and founder of Veteran Compost which is operated primarily by veterans and their families in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. In addition to the wide array of compost and waste management-related services his company offers, Justen happily shares his knowldge as a Compost Consultant. His goal is to continue growing his businss, hire more veterans, and save the planet.www.veterancompost.com

Peter Moon and Justen Garrity

Demonstration of an Animal Waste Management Technology A Grant-Funded Project through the Maryland Department of Agriculture
The workshop will include a series of presentations by nationally recognized experts in on-farm composting, habitat preservation, and farm planning. There will be hands-on demonstrations and ample time for open discussion among the participants. Following the presentations, the group will travel in their personal vehicles to the Veteran Compost demonstration site which features aerated compost systems for all scales of operation. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided.
This one-day workshop is offered on Friday, January 25th and repeated on Saturday, January 26th, 2019. Both workshops begin at 9:00am and end at 4:00pm. Please select the day that works best for you.