Farms and the Compost Economy
Cultivating Sustainability and Profit
Discover how farms and farm-allied ventures are tapping into the growing compost market to boost their sustainability and profitability. This webinar explores innovative composting strategies, market opportunities, and best practices that are transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources, helping farmers to diversify their income streams while contributing to environmental stewardship.
We heard from:
Tyler Frank took a simple question – “why can’t urban dwellers compost as easily as they recycle?” – and turned it into Garbage to Garden, now the Northeast’s most successful market-based curbside composting company. What started with 17 Portland residents has grown to serve over 40,000 households and businesses, creating a vital link between urban food waste and agricultural soil renewal.
Ben Parry, CEO of Compost Crew, brings a fascinating perspective from his background in clean energy. His innovative Compost Outpost® model is doing something remarkable – partnering with local farms to process food scraps close to home, building community wealth while solving waste management challenges. Under his leadership, Compost Crew has already diverted over 20 million pounds of organic material from landfills.
Peter Moon, founder of O2Compost, brings 32 years of environmental engineering expertise to the table. Since 1996, his firm has designed over 1,600 aerated compost systems across 26 countries. Peter’s work has literally transformed how farms approach waste management – from seeing it as a problem to recognizing it as an opportunity for both profit and environmental stewardship.
Tim Jenkins, Lead Composting Operator at Compost Crew, brings extensive international agricultural experience to his role producing high-quality compost from D.C. area food waste. Tim has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala and has ongoing work with Sustainable Villages Honduras. He specializes in growing heirloom corn and bean varieties.
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