We would like to thank you for being patient over the past few months of construction. 

On May 2-5, 2005, the W. A. Callegari Environmental Center is pleased to resume the biannual Compost Facility Operator Training Course at the composting facility in our newly renovated laboratory and climate controlled classroom.  Please make plans to attend the first of many  trainings that will help make your future in the composting industry a successful one. 

The LSU Agricultural Center, W.A. Callegari Environmental Center conducts  Compost Facility Operator Training Programs each year.

The program includes classroom lectures as well as field training with windrow and aerated static pile composting systems. 

The course is designed to train participants who will manage and operate compost facilities, want to learn the basics of composting, and experience real composting operations. Completion of the course should prepare operators for their state certification.

Early registration is encouraged since the course can accommodate a limited number of students.

Fees include:
Four days of classroom instruction and field work, lunch, refreshments and instructional materials. 

Cost: $350.00 per person
Pre-registration is required. 
(Accept Visa and Mastercard) 

For more information contact:
Bill Carney 
P.O. Box 25100 
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100 
Tel:  (225) 578-6998
Fax:  (225) 578-7765 
E-mail: bcarney@agctr.lsu.edu 

News Articles Related to the Training School:

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Map to Callegari Center

Compost Facility Operator
Training Topics

• Hands-on Training and Field Demonstrations
• Compost Biology
• Microorganisms of Composting
• Basic Concepts of Composting
• Compostable Materials
• Co-composting (Mixing and Recipes)
• Composting Systems
• Material Preparation and Handling
• Compost Facility Safety
• Instrumentation
• Facility Equipment Operation
• Managing the Process
• Compost Quality and Standards
• Compost Marketing and Economics
• Compost Facility Operation Lab
• EPA Compost Regulations
• Odor Control
• Sampling and Testing Techniques

• “I have been to a lot of short courses. This by far is the best!!”
• “Thanks for enhancing my understanding  of what ‘Compost’ is”
• “The ‘tips’ will help manage our process a lot better”
• “Hands-on training is very informative”
• “I would recommend this training to all composters"

Who Should Attend?

• Compost producers
• Waste management firms
• Public officials
• State & local composting associations
• Technology extension services
• USDA extension and experiment stations
• Waste management engineering consultants
• Technology service providers
• State recycling organizations
• Interested Individuals