This webinar will address small scale composting for farms and ranches with moderate quantities of organic materials, including manure. Improper disposal of organic waste is unsightly, breeds flies, and can create health issues for livestock. It also can contaminate local water sources. Using compost on your garden and landscaping conserves water, mitigates erosion, sequesters carbon, and can help your plants thrive.

What is an Aerated Static Pile (ASP)? Aerated static piles offer a simple and cost-effective method for composting organic materials. These contained systems force air through the compost pile, encouraging rapid decomposition without laborious turning. The system we will be discussing is perfect for a small amount of livestock, for instance, 1 – 10 horses.

Come join us as we virtually visit Climbing Dog Ranch in Escondido. Owners Bonnie and Chris Haupt have worked with the County to create an efficient system for composting their on-site manure and protecting local waterways. 

This webinar is offered in partnership with San Diego County Farm Bureau as part 1 of our 4-part Farm & Ranch Composting series. Funded by the County of San Diego, it is intended for residents of unincorporated County. Anyone may attend, however, the webinar recording will be available for 2 weeks to unincorporated County residents only.

In this webinar, we will cover the following topics

• Manure composting and its benefits
• Minimizing labor without costly equipment
• Managing concerns with neighbors

Register in advance: https://bit.ly/3Cfr0SL

Sponsored by the County of San Diego

The County of San Diego is pleased to announce the virtual composting webinar series for farmers, livestock owners, and larger-sized residential properties offered in partnership with Solana Center and the San Diego Farm Bureau.

These free webinars build upon each other as we virtually visit several local sites, address differing concerns and strategies, and demystify permitting requirements, all pertaining to organic waste management. We’ll show you how composting can help the quality of your soil, protect and conserve water, and improve livestock conditions. Register for all four or attend several sessions à la carte.

– October 27: Small Scale Composting with Aerated Static Piles, 3 – 4 PM

– November 3: Mid Scale Composting with Windrows, 3 – 4 PM

– November 10: “Shoo, Fly, Shoo!” Pest Control for Livestock Owners, 3 – 4 PM

– November 17: Landscaping for Watershed Protection, 3 – 4:30 PM

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7A0bpqW0RaGTzRg8rRPu-A

Sponsored by the County of San Diego

The County of San Diego is pleased to announce the virtual composting webinar series for farmers, livestock owners, and larger-sized residential properties offered in partnership with Solana Center and the San Diego Farm Bureau.

These free webinars build upon each other as we virtually visit several local sites, address differing concerns and strategies, and demystify permitting requirements, all pertaining to organic waste management. We’ll show you how composting can help the quality of your soil, protect and conserve water, and improve livestock conditions. Register for all four or attend several sessions à la carte.

– October 27: Small Scale Composting with Aerated Static Piles, 3 – 4 PM

– November 3: Mid Scale Composting with Windrows, 3 – 4 PM

– November 10: “Shoo, Fly, Shoo!” Pest Control for Livestock Owners, 3 – 4 PM

– November 17: Landscaping for Watershed Protection, 3 – 4:30 PM

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7A0bpqW0RaGTzRg8rRPu-A

Sponsored by the County of San Diego

Join Solana Center at the Water Conservation Garden for a 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle.

This workshop will be held in person and outdoors. We ask that all attendees follow current public health guidelines to protect themselves and others from the spread of Covid-19, including wearing a mask if you have not been vaccinated.

In this workshop, we will cover the following

– What is composting and why it is so important

– What tools and materials you’ll need

– Which items are compostable and which are not

– Building and maintaining a compost pile

One lucky attendee will WIN a free raffle prize!

Register in advance to hold your spot: https://bit.ly/3AT8m2Q

Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego.

The County of San Diego is pleased to announce the virtual composting webinar series for farmers, livestock owners, and larger-sized residential properties offered in partnership with Solana Center and the San Diego Farm Bureau.

These free webinars build upon each other as we virtually visit several local sites, address differing concerns and strategies, and demystify permitting requirements, all pertaining to organic waste management. We’ll show you how composting can help the quality of your soil, protect and conserve water, and improve livestock conditions. Register for all four or attend several sessions à la carte.

– October 27: Small Scale Composting with Aerated Static Piles, 3 – 4 PM

– November 3: Mid Scale Composting with Windrows, 3 – 4 PM

– November 10: “Shoo, Fly, Shoo!” Pest Control for Livestock Owners, 3 – 4 PM

– November 17: Landscaping for Watershed Protection, 3 – 4:30 PM

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7A0bpqW0RaGTzRg8rRPu-A

Sponsored by the County of San Diego

The County of San Diego is pleased to announce the virtual composting webinar series for farmers, livestock owners, and larger-sized residential properties offered in partnership with Solana Center and the San Diego Farm Bureau.

These free webinars build upon each other as we virtually visit several local sites, address differing concerns and strategies, and demystify permitting requirements, all pertaining to organic waste management. We’ll show you how composting can help the quality of your soil, protect and conserve water, and improve livestock conditions. Register for all four or attend several sessions à la carte.

– October 27: Small Scale Composting with Aerated Static Piles, 3 – 4 PM

– November 3: Mid Scale Composting with Windrows, 3 – 4 PM

– November 10: “Shoo, Fly, Shoo!” Pest Control for Livestock Owners, 3 – 4 PM

– November 17: Landscaping for Watershed Protection, 3 – 4:30 PM

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7A0bpqW0RaGTzRg8rRPu-A

Sponsored by the County of San Diego