The Rodale Institute, along with LandStudies, Inc., Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc., Terra-Gro, Inc., TeamAg, Inc. and the Department of Environmental Protection, will hold a “Composting: Turning Excess Farm Nutrients into Valuable Resources” workshop on February 20.

The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Acorn Farms, Mt. Joy, Lancaster County.

The workshop will cover basic compost production concepts and practices, as well as new research findings that will turn manure and organic wastes into a valuable resource.

Topics will include essential composting principles, advances in technology and amendments to produce a better quality product, and an overview of compost markets. Participation is limited to 100 registrants.

Admission and lunch are FREE courtesy of LandStudies, Inc., Wenger’s Feed Mill, Inc., Terra-Gro, Inc.,

For more information or to register by phone, please contact Maria Pop, Training Coordinator, The Rodale Institute at 610-683-1481 or send email to: maria.pop@rodaleinst.org .

2/16/2007