COTC
NEXT NC COTC: August 31-September 4, 2026 @ NC State University Booth Labs (Raleigh, NC)
This course is for anyone who wants in-depth instruction on the art and science of commercial scale compost production including: compost operators, Environmental and agricultural consultants, local and state regulators, equipment vendors and more.
Sign up before July 20, 2026 to receive $100 off registration. The North Carolina Composting Council offers a Scholarship for half off registration (due by August 1, 2026), and the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF) offers a Cary Oshins Training Scholarship (due by July 20, 2026).
Who Should Take the Course?
Anyone who wants comprehensive instruction on the art and science of commercial-scale compost production and marketing:
– Compost facility managers
– Municipal, commercial or farm environmental and agricultural consultants
– Local and state regulators
– Equipment vendors
Why Take the COTC Course?
This week-long course gives you the knowledge you need to run a successful composting facility. – Learn from in-depth lectures by nationally-recognized instructors – Gain practical experience through hands on activities, including a team pile build and monitoring – Content is continuously updated to reflect local conditions and up-to-date industry practices. – Take tours of local facilities, where theories meet reality.
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