The Compost Caravan
In-person gatherings to promote composting for the benefit of communities.
The Compost Caravan bridges the gap between people who eat and the soil that feeds us.
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Gather with community members, farmers, teachers, city representatives, corporate partners, landscapers, educators, and media to catalyze local circular organics economies.
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​The Compost Caravan builds the knowledge and relationships that communities need to plan for compost use that supports thriving green spaces, local food production, and resilience to extreme weather.
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Problem: The Gap Between Composters & Communities
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Participation: Not knowing what to compost leads to contamination
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Knowledge: People need to know how and why to use compost
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Trust: Lack of clarity about where and how compost gets made
Solution: Demystifying Compost through The Compost Caravan
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Call to Action: A series of in person activations to empower community members to participate in their local compost systems.
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Audience: City staff, local legislators, educators, content creators, farmers, landscapers, and community stakeholders
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Reach: Develop content at each gathering to stimulate discourse/visibility
Join the Caravan!
The Compost Caravan highlights our members and supports their work in growing healthy soils in California through composting. The Association of Compost Producers brings a series of in-person gatherings across California aimed at improving public appreciation and adoption of compost.
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This co-branded series of in-person activations across California aims to bridge the gap between composters and communities to increase understanding of the importance of diverting organics and the benefits of using compost.
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Fill out this form to help organize a stop on the Compost Caravan!
Support the Caravan!
Compost is the solution to a shocking number of problems, from food security to fire remediation and prevention, resilience to flooding and droughts, erosion control, carbon sequestration, community building, reducing urban heat island effect. Support from philanthropy, corporate donors, interested stakeholders, and industry partners helps facilitate events that demonstrate the wide range of benefits of compost and composting.
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ACP has partnered with the People, Food and Land Foundation to accept tax deductible donations to support the Compost Caravan programming. The chart below provides an overview of the approximate cost of different types of events. If you'd like to make a donation, click the button below, or reach out to info@healthysoil.org with any questions or concerns you may have!
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Corporate sponsorships also available for organizations interested in promotional partnerships!
Email info [at] healthysoil.org for more information on sponsoring the Compost Caravan.
Compost Caravan Stops Include One or More of the Following:
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Compost Facility Tours
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Community Composting/Garden Gatherings
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Workshops and Screenings/Cultural Events
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Compost Application Demonstrations/Compost Use Workshops
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Legislative/Advocacy Days
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Customized Events to fit Regional Needs
Types of Compost Caravan Stops
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Community Scale Stop
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Community Compost Site Visit, Compost Application Demonstration, Compost Use Workshop, Basic Lunch​
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4 hours, 25-50 people
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Cost $2,500
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Full Compost Caravan Stop
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​Community Compost Site Visit, Commercial Compost Facility Tour, Compost Application Demonstration, Basic Lunch
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6 hrs, 25-50 people
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$6,000
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Farmer Compost Caravan Stop
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​Compost Application Demonstration, Compost Use Workshop, Farm-to-Table Lunch
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6 hrs, 30-75 people
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$8,000
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Expanded Compost Caravan Stop
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​Community Compost Site Visit, Commercial Compost Facility Tour, Compost Application Demonstration, Lunch, Compost Use Workshop, Networking Happy Hour
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8 hrs, 100-150 people
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$12,000
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