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Compost

Composting systems reduce methane emissions from anaerobic landfills; the amendment of soils with compost reduces erosion, holds soil moisture & improves crop yields.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

Composting Operations Manager Certificate

US Composting Council (USCC) – Compost Operations Training Course (COTC)

Industry-leading professional certification for compost facility managers covering feedstocks, process management, testing, and regulatory compliance.

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Internships

Compost & Soil Health Intern

Unadilla Community Farm

Season-long paid fellowship learning regenerative farming, composting systems, and no-till organic practices on an educational food forest farm in the Northeast.

Mentors

Dr. Rhonda Sherman

Extension Specialist, NC State University / Vermiculture & Compost Expert

The leading U.S. academic expert on large-scale composting and vermiculture; educator and practitioner mentor.

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Mentorship Network

US Composting Council (USCC)

National professional association for composting industry with mentorship, certification support, and annual conference networking.

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Rhodes Yepsen

Executive Director, Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)

Composting industry leader connecting practitioners with policy, certification, and industry mentor networks.

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Mentorship Network

Rodale Institute – Farmer Training Network

Organic farming research center with practitioner mentorship and hands-on learning in compost systems and soil health.

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