Composting Association of Vermont
growing resilient communities with compost
Our purpose is to facilitate the responsible production and use of compost in Vermont.
Our mission is to champion quality compost for healthier soil, cleaner water, and stronger communities.
Through education, policy, and partnerships, we turn waste into resources, boost plant vitality, and build environmental resilience.
On-going initiatives
Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS)
Food Cycle Community of Practice
Community-oriented composting
Coalitions & partnerships
Grant-funded initiatives
On-farm composting
Soil Builders - Education in Action
On-going Initiatives
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Annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit
Bringing together leaders, innovators, and community members to explore solutions for keeping organics out of the trash and turning them into valuable resources.
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Food Cycle Community of Practice
Working to build a stronger food system, supporting communities, and protecting the environment.
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Community Composting
Supporting community composting efforts to transform food scraps into healthy soil, strong networks, and resilient communities.
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Coalitions & Networks
Collaborating with a diverse network of coalitions, organizations, and agencies to advance sustainable composting practices and strengthen Vermont’s food system.
Grant-funded Initiatives
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Community-oriented on-farm composting
This project raises awareness about resource management in rural areas, supports innovative food recovery efforts, and boosts farm resilience by diversifying income streams. We work to empower farms and communities with cost-effective solutions to divert food and other organic materials to composting, improve manure management, and promote sustainable practices.
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Soil Builders - Education in Action
Many communities in the Lake Champlain Basin lack the understanding and tools to manage organic waste sustainably. This project empowers people with practical strategies to compost food scraps, improve manure management, and build resilience. Through training and peer learning, it turns local challenges into opportunities for soil health, clean water and economic growth.
“I’m really excited about joining the community-based composting project because I'm learning how to compost. I have some amount of confidence in it now, whereas before, I felt like it was sort of out of reach. I'm also really excited about involving my community, especially in an underprivileged rural population. We're able to take control of a small part of our lives.”
— Sayer Palmer, Open Woods Farm in Grafton, NH
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email info@compostingvermont.org
Phone 802-373-6499