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for this and other PreConference Courses!
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Mon. Jan. 23, 2017, 8:30-12 pm
MEMBERS: $175 Non-MEMBERS: $275
Why is vermicompost selling for 13 times the price of compost? Learn about how vermicompost increases plant growth, improves soils, and suppresses plant diseases and pests. This course covers the fundamental concepts of vermicompost production, including earthworm husbandry, feedstocks, pre-composting, vermicomposting methodologies and systems, safety, regulations, and a variety of harvesting techniques.
Taught by
Rhonda Sherman, who lives her "
dream job
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as an extension specialist at NC State University providing education and technical assistance on vermicomposting, composting, and recycling. For the past 17 years, Rhonda has held an
annual conference on large-scale vermicomposting that draws participants from all over the world. She is co-founder and president of the
North Carolina Composting Council
and a former board member of the US Composting Council.
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COMPOST2017 FULL CONFERENCE INFO
- Registration includes all sessions, Tradeshow and Equipment Show & Demonstrations
- Schedule at a Glance
- Preconference Workshops, information
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Two New Tours this year! Click HERE.
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