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***This event is SOLD OUT, but a waitlist is available. Click the "Register" button above to join the waitlist. You may also be interested in our Florida COTC this October.*** 
About the COTC
This 5-day course, offered by the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF) and North Carolina Composting Council (NCCC), gives you the knowledge you need to run a successful composting facility, whether you’re just getting started or have been composting for a while. In addition to in-depth lectures by nationally-recognized instructors, you'll gain practical experience through hands-on activities, including a team pile build and monitoring, as well as tours to local facilities, where the theories meet reality. From compost operators to environmental and agricultural consultants to local and state regulators, the COTC is for anyone who wants quality instruction from leading composting professionals and educators on the art and science of commercial-scale compost production and marketing. About CREF
CREF supports initiatives that enhance the stature and practices of the composting industry by supporting scientific research, increasing awareness, and educating practitioners and the public to advance environmentally and economically sustainable organics recycling. We increase awareness and educate the public through targeted outreach activities; foster scientific research opportunities; and advance the stature and practice of the composting industry by offering professional development opportunities and disseminating best practices. 
REGISTRATION FEES
| Registrant Type | USCC Members | Non-Members | Small Business/ Organization/ Small Municipality
| $1,425 | $1,585 | | Large Business/ Organization/ State or Large Municipality* | $1,595 | $1,735 |
* Large businesses/organizations/municipalities may generally be considered those with more than $1 million in annual revenue, or which serve more than 1 million constituents. Registration by Early Bird date (July 29): $100 off any pricing! If the cost of attending this course poses a financial hardship, the Cary Oshins Training Scholarship may offer assistance. Learn more and apply here by July 29. The North Carolina Composting Council is also offering a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) scholarship; learn more and apply here by August 14. Applicants who apply for the Cary Oshins Scholarship but are not awarded will be automatically be considered for NCCC's scholarship.
Fees include a daily continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Coffee will also be available daily. You are encouraged to bring your own mug and utensils to reduce waste.
CURRICULUM
Day 1: Composting process, feedstocks, recipe development, compost systems Day 2: Site design, equipment, environmental protection (odors & stormwater), regulations, food waste collection & management, business planning Day 3: Tour 3 composting facilities and the NC Department of Agriculture’s Soil Testing & Waste Analysis Labs Day 4: Compost testing, product quality, compost applications, marketing Day 5: Facility management, troubleshooting, analyzing compost piles, tour of NC State composting facility, DNA sequencing DAILY START & END TIMES Sunday: Optional social event from 5:30 - 8 PM, location TBD Monday: Arrive at 7:30 AM for registration and complimentary breakfast. Class runs 8 AM - 5 PM. Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM Wednesday: Arrive at class by 7:45 AM for 8 AM departure to tour sites. Return at 5 PM. Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM. Optional Sustainable Spirits networking event from 6 - 8 PM. Friday: 8 AM - 12 PM. Complimentary lunch served after class.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh SW (near NC State University) 3741 Thistle Down Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606 Reserve by 8/19/24 for NCCC rate: $105 night + taxes CLICK HERE to reserve online (Note: reservation link may not work from mobile devices)
OR Call (919) 854-0001 and mention NCC or NC Composting Council Conference for the group rate. | | Wingate by Wyndham Garner/Raleigh South 1542 Mechanical Blvd., Garner, NC 27529 Reserve by 8/15/24 for NCCC rate: $115 night + taxes
Call for reservations at 919-779-7441 and mention NCC or NC Composting Council Conference for the group rate. |
REFUND, TRANSFER, & COVID-19 POLICIES
Details regarding refund/transfer of registrations can be found in our Cancellation & Transfer Policy. Course participants will follow COVID-19 guidelines put forth by NC State University and the CDC. Vaccination is recommended but not required, and masking may be required. CREF's COVID-19 Policy and Liability Waiver can be reviewed here.
For more information on the training, contact Kelsea Jacobsen. Thanks to our local partners 
About the NCCC The NCCC is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to the development, expansion, and promotion of the North Carolina composting industry based upon sound science, principles of sustainability, and economic viability. Learn more and get involved here.
Thanks to our National SponsorsClick here to
become a national COTC sponsor or support an individual training near you.
   Thanks to our Local Sponsors  
To become a local sponsor for this training, contact: info@carolinacompost.com Thanks to our In-Kind Sponsors
   
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