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Compost

Raising Worms

Harvesting worms.

The Compost Specialist Volunteer program is a cooperative effort of the Lane County office of the OSU Extension Service and the City of Eugene. Trained compost specialist are certified Extension volunteers who deliver hands-on learning opportunities for beginning to experienced composters in the community. Sound interesting? Then join our team!

Composting Special Project

In May 2006, Compost Specialist volunteers began a 3-year experiment applying aerated compost tea on roses to assess this treatment for reducing disease on roses. Compost tea is a liquid solution made by steeping compost in water. Review the latest trial results:

Compost Tea Trial

Results of Compost Tea Trial 2007
25 Gallon Compost Tea Brewer

Worm Bin Resource list

Plans for 3-bin compost system.
Plans for a 55-gallon worm bin.

 
worm bin

Worm bin & compost workshop schedules available.

 

Tomotes grown with compost
Compost Booth
Compost bin sample
Raising Worms
Tomatoes grown with compost. Volunteers staff booths throughout the community. Compost bin. 2-bin compost system.