The 7^th Annual Composting Symposium: Backyard, Business, and Beyond; was a great success. In spite of heavy snow fall, over 60 people braved the elements and packed into the Illini room at the University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit building to hear Ken Dunn, founder and director of the Resource Center in Chicago, speak about the connection between composting, local food, urban agriculture, and sustainability. Following Ken’s keynote address, symposium participants shuffled into several break-out sessions to hear about a variety of topics ranging from compost for beginners to new laws in Illinois regarding commercial composting.

For more information you can view the excellent article on the symposium done by The State Journal-Register by clicking here.