How often do you find yourself eating lunch while sitting at the computer or grabbing take-out and eating in the car? Fitting in healthy meals while juggling work and home life can be such a struggle. Luckily, a little planning goes a long way. With these tips, you’ll have the time to grab and go when the rush is on.

Mature, well-made compost is fundamental to organic farming. It is a stable, slow-release fertilizer that builds up soil life and will not "burn" plants. The compost section of our Organic Transition Course gives an overview of the why, when and how of compost making for your farm including regulatory tips for certified operations.

The beauty of compost is that with very little effort and nearly no cost, you can create healthy fertilizer for your garden. With these basics in hand, you can start composting today!

In an effort to overcome the economic downturn and scarcity of available jobs, many Americans are seeking opportunities in ecologically-minded businesses. The boom of regional composting facilities offers new potential for green job seekers, but the industry is not without its pitfalls.

Caitlin recycled and composted so the debris didn’t end up in a landfill, but she didn’t quite understand the impacts that composting had on her everyday activities. She couldn’t connect how tossing an apple core onto a heap instead of into the garbage had anything to do with the next apple that she would someday eat.