Join this in-person workshop to learn best practices for mortality composting on your farm
On-Farm Mortality Composting Workshop
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Livestock mortalities are a natural part of agriculture, but the sustainable management of animal losses can be challenging for farmers, especially larger operations. On-site composting offers an economically viable and safe management method that results in a valuable soil amendment. Join us for this in-person workshop to learn about best management practices for mortality composting on your farm.
Topics will include:
- Siting considerations
- Sourcing wood chips
- Proper compost pile construction
- Moisture & temperature monitoring
- Odor & scavenger prevention
- Avoiding common mistakes
- Using finished compost
Attendees will also get to see a forced-aerated in-vessel composting unit by Dungster!
Fee
FREE
Register
Contact
Jacob Maslyn
jlm563@cornell.edu.
Location
El-Vi Farms
14 Pelis Road
Newark, NY 14513
Last updated August 18, 2026