Virtual Town Hall
Hear from stakeholders in the Ohio composting industry.
About the Event
Join the Ohio Organics Council for its first ever Virtual Town Hall, where composters and organics haulers from across Ohio will share their stories.
This event will highlight obstacles experienced by the Ohio Compost Industry and the opportunities that exist to help the industry grow.
Through the voices of individuals we will hear about the many benefits of compost for Ohio’s agriculture and economy and what stakeholders hope to see in the industry to help grow their business.
Who should attend:
This event is organized with the purpose of understanding the current state of challenges and opportunities of Ohio’s Composting Industry. It will be especially informative to:
Municipalities
Horticulturists, Greenhouse Growers and Plant Nurseries
Farmers and Farm Composters
Ohio EPA's registered and exempt composting facilities
Schools (Teachers and Administrative Personnel)
Equipment manufacturers
Community gardeners / urban farmers
State and local decision makers (legislators, city council members, city administrators
Regulators (Ohio EPA and health department inspectors, zoning officials)
Nonprofit organizations
Solid Waste Management Districts
Compostable Products Manufacturers / Distributors
Replay - OHOC Town Hall April 2025
Our Event Sponsors
This event series is partially funded by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
About the Panelists:
David Andre
Founder GoZERO and OHOC Board member
GoZERO Services is committed to improving our environment, strengthening our communities, and changing how we think about food, soil, and health by making commercial scale food waste composting convenient, accessible, and fun for schools, restaurants, workplaces, neighborhoods and more.
TBD
We will announce more speakers shortly.
Tim Steckel
Founder of Compost Marketing Agency
Your host for the Town Hall Event.
He brings his years of event management and marketing experience to the Ohio Organics Council and has been instrumental in managing this event series. Tim publishes content with the hashtag #makecompostmainstream
About the Organizers
The Ohio Organics Council
The Ohio Organics Council (OHOC) is the official Ohio State Chapter of the US Composting Council, advocating for organics recycling. Our mission is to increase the amount of organics recycled in Ohio by influencing legislation, training professionals, and facilitating dialogue among stakeholders. We offer membership opportunities for individuals interested in advancing organics recycling and provide financial support to gain influence.
Compost Marketing Agency
The event series is planned in collaboration with the Compost Marketing Agency. They are supporting organizations and businesses in the organics recycling industry. You can contact their event team ([email protected]) to request additional information, press kits or about sponsoring opportunities.
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