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The 7th 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.
7th Annual Composting Symposium: Backyard, Business, and Beyond
February 8, 2010
12:30-6:30pm
University of Illinois Extension Sangamon-Menard Unit, Springfield, IL
Keynote Speaker: Ken Dunn, The Resource Center, "Composting for a Sustainable Future"
This is the seventh composting symposium to be held in Illinois. The symposium is a forum for sharing composting, stimulating the composting market, and bringing composters, educators and business people together so that everyone can benefit from learning about this excellent organic soil amendment.
The symposium is will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about composting organic materials from national and local experts. The symposium will cover topics ranging from backyard composting for beginners to large scale projects for municipalities or farms. The symposium is open to the public. Educators, farmers, gardeners, and entrepreneurs are all encouraged to attend, there will be something for everyone.
For more information on the symposium and how to register click here.
Sponsored by a partnership of: Illinois Stewardship Alliance, University of Illinois Extension, City of Springfield’s Division of Waste and Recycling, North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and Illinois Department of Agriculture.