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Master Composter Program


The Macomb MSU Extension offers the Master Composter course to instruct residents about yard waste composting and reduction. Composting is important because it:

  • Improves your yard and garden and flower beds at little or no cost
  • Provides a rich humus without producing odors or attracting critters
  • Reduces waste that must be disposed
The Master Composter program has two main objectives:
  1. to provide individuals with current, correct knowledge and information on composting
  2. to promote the sharing of this knowledge with others in the community through volunteer activities

The Master Composter classes are taught by a team of regional extension agents, Michigan State University specialists, and other local experts.

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Course Topics
History of Composting Basic Composting Techniques Yard Waste Reduction
Michigan Legislation and Local Ordinances Composting Systems and Equipment Composting Composition and Chemistry
Bin and Site Selection Application to Garden Soils Uses of Finished Compost
Worm Composting and Bin Building


Tuition is $40 for the Master Composter course, which includes 15 hours of instruction and a resource notebook. 

The Master Composter certificate is awarded when 15 volunteer hours have been completed.  Classes meet here at the MSU Extension Assembly Rooms (map)

Call 586-469-6430 for more information or to register or click here for a registration form.


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