Home Composting Resources

Try These Web Sites for Starters:

• www.bae.ncsu.edu - go to "people", "faculty", "Rhonda Sherman", "on-site composting" & "publications." A resource listing by NC State University faculty member Rhonda Sherman, including publications and lists of other publications on composting and vermicomposting.
• www.biocycle.net - go to "article archives" click on BioCycle icon, and search list of archives by subject. Numerous articles on home and large scale composting and vermicomposting from Biocycle magazine.
• www.compostingcouncil.org - US Composting Council's web site includes publicatiolns, discussion list, calendar of event and trainings from USCC, membership information and more about organization.
• www.compostinfo.com - Florida's on-line composting center developed by Sarasota County. Includes composting tutorials and other technical resources.
• www.cce.cornell.edu - use Search box to find topic specific info about composting. Technical and educational information on composting, including publications and audio-visual materials.
• www.extension.umn.edu- type "composting" in search box. Fact sheets and guides on home composting and mulching.
• www.mastercomposter.com - Guide to master composter programs in the US and internationally. Listings of composting and gardening products, interactive message board, technical resources and educational materials on composting issues.
• www.muextension.missouri.edu - type "compost" in search box. Numerous fact sheets on home composting and mulching.
• www.plantfacts.osu.edu - type "composting" in search box. Ohio State University links to fact sheets on composting, mulching and use of organic materials.
• www.usda.gov - type "composting" or "mulch" in search box. USDA provides basic home composting, vermicomposting and mulching information.
• www.dnr.state.wi.us - click on search box and type compost. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources site contains basic backyard composting and vermicomposting information.
• www.uwex.edu/ces/shwec - go to "publications," and in focus area, specify composting. University of Wisconsin Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center fact sheets on composting questions, bin construction, vermicomposting and more.

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Horticulture in Polk County, please contact:

Ryan Sterry
Polk County - UW Extension
100 Polk County Plaza
Suite 210
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Phone: 715-485-8600
Fax: 715-485-8601
Email: ryan.sterry@ces.uwex.edu