Vermont Master Composter Course
This course offers an in-depth study of backyard composting and covers the many ways to turn food scraps and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich compost. It is offered by the University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program in collaboration with the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.

We offer two tracks: Track 1 for Vermonters who'd like to volunteer in their communities and become a certified Vermont Master Composter, and Track 2 for individuals who'd like to take the course at their own pace and are not interested in volunteering; Track 2 is also open to students who live outside Vermont.

The 2024 Vermont Master Composter Course will start on August 30, 2024 and materials will be available through November 16, 2023. Track 1 students will attend Zoom meetings on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Sept 5 to Oct 24, 2024.

The fee -- includes all materials -- is $50 for Vermonters and $150 for participants who live outside Vermont. 
Register by midnight on August 23, 2024; we are unable to accept students for the 2024 course after this date.

Please see more information--including descriptions of the two Tracks available, syllabus, etc.--at the Vermont Master Composter website. Contact Deb Heleba for questions.

Vermont residents use the button below to register:

Participants who reside outside Vermont should register here.