SHWEC provides a variety of programs related to composting. One of our longest running programs is the Master Composter program which trains volunteers how to teach others in their communities how to start a backyard compost pile.
Training and technical assistance is provided for large scale compost facility operators. These programs focus on improving compost product quality, facility operation and regulatory compliance. SHWEC staff also help to provide connections from generators of compostable wastes with compost facilities.
Composting technical assistance is provided to the agriculture sector, with a focus on small to medium size farms. SHWEC staff also provides vermicomposting/vermiculture businesses with assistance: processing, marketing and regulatory compliance.
Compost Facilities
Database of composting facilities in the State of Wisconsin.
Master Composter Resources
Factsheets, handouts and other resources for those teaching others how to start composting in their backyards.
Community Natural Resources and Economic Development Program
The CNRED program area is the home Cooperative Extension Program in which the SHWEC program resides. The CNRED program has an extensive Specialist network as well as CNRED Agents in most Wisconsin Counties. CNRED Agents are the first line of support for community natural resource and economic development.
Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection
DATCP is developing a pollution prevention program to address threats to the environment such as pesticide, fertilizer, herbicide and other chemicals commonly used in agriculture. The P2 program compliments the traditional agriculture and consumer protection programs that have been provided by DATCP for many years.
Energy Center of Wisconsin
The ECW provides energy efficiency programs, research and education programs to residences, businesses, industry and government.
Environmental Resources Center
The Center is made up of a variety of UW-Extension Staff working on various environmental and natural resources programs such as lakes and water quality, agriculture pollution prevention, community hazardous waste collection programs and many other environmentally related programs around the state.
