The Rodale Institute and the Department of Environmental Protection will sponsor a Field Day on Farm Scale Composting on August 12 to review current practices for on-farm composting at the Institute’s facility near Kutztown, Pa.

Participants will learn about the newest generation of compost technology based on soil biology and nutrient management and the latest information on current permitted farms and DEP Compost Infrastructure Grant opportunities from Patti Olenick, DEP. They will also benefit from a presentation by Christine Ziegler, Rodale's research manager.

After lunch in the pavilion, participants will climb aboard the tractor-pulled wagon for a tour of the farm stopping along the way to see the various research projects and end up at the commercial composting site for a discussion of composting practices, research, equipment, challenges and successes.

Participants will end the day with a guided opportunity to work hands-on with the permit forms.

The Rodale Institute offers farmers, consumers and policy makers the fruits of 60 years of sustainable farming experience and research, including the longest running research trial comparing organic and conventional farming practices in the U.S.

6/13/2008