Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Waldoview Farm
238 Goshen Road, Winterport, Maine 04496 (Google Maps)
Cost: $45-$65 sliding scale (lunch included)
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed for farmers seeking natural and respectful ways to manage livestock losses. Hosted on a working farm, this session will walk you through the composting process using real-life examples, including actual livestock mortalities, to show how you can turn a difficult situation into healthy, fertile soil. You’ll learn the science, the steps, and the tools to do it safely, legally, and sustainably.
Topics covered include:
- Compost Biology
- Compost Feedstocks
- Compost Site Selection
- Troubleshooting Compost Piles
- Compost Pile Construction
- Compost End Use
Participants will receive a complimentary registration to an optional webinar on livestock and equine death and grief management on August 15.
If you are a person with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Sue Baez at sue.baez@maine.edu or 207.581.2788 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.