| ACP Vision, Mission and Values |
To accomplish our mission, ACP members work together to build collaborative public and private programs in each of our mission critical areas, as follows:
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Investments: Define and make appropriate organic market channel expansion investments
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- Strategy Development Tools for Investing in Building Compost Markets (e.g. "The ABC's of Compost Market Channel Development")
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Markets: Support the development of strong compost brands through coordinated market expansion pilot programs
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- Market Research and Tactical Tool Development (e.g. "Compost Market Best Practices", 2004)
- Caltrans Compost Specifications Project (2005-2006)
- Initiate ACP Compost Use Index (v. 1.0)
- Caltrans compost specifications (from 2 to 10, including STA testing)
- Develop and publish compost use manual, titled: "Compost Use for Landscape and Environmental Enhancement"
- Agriculture Compost Specifications Project (2006-2008)
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Standards & Research: Implement ever higher compost quality manufacturing and product standards based on ongoing, sound scientific research.
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- ACP Compost Index, build on the national compost Testing Program (USCC - STA/TMECC Program)
- Developing the Center for Sustainable Organics Management
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Education & Communication: Produce and Deliver Compost Education and Publicity to All Watershed and Organics Stakeholders
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- Annual ACP Compost Solutions Workshop with UC Cooperative Extension and UC Riverside Extension
- Participation in Collaboration Conferences:
- US Composting Council
- BioCycle
- Pacific Southwest Organics Residuals Symposium
- Calif. Stormwater Quality Association
- Calif. Resource Recycling Association
- Western Plant Health Association/ Ag in the Classroom
- Compost Awareness Week
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Legislation: Support Legislation that Increases Amounts and Value of Compost Sold in California
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- Compost Labeling Legislation (working group with CDFA)
- Ongoing Legislative Advocacy and Support
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