2025 CFOT Event - October 13-17, 2025
Location: WSU Puyallup - Training held in the Allmendinger Center - 2602 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
Calendar/Timeline:
May 9: Scholarship Application Opens
June 27: Scholarship Application Closes
July 10: Scholarship Recipients notified
July 14: CFOT Registration Opens
Pricing:
Members: $1,300
Non Members: $1,500
2024 CFOT Event - October 14-18, 2024
Location: WSU Puyallup - Training held in the Allmendinger Center - 2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
Cost: WORC Member - $1350 | Early Bird - $1,500 (Starting July 1) | Non-Member - $1,650 | Early Bird - $1,800 (Starting July 1)
*Dietary concerns or restrictions please let the office know.
WORC is thrilled to announce our Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT) will be taking place in-person! Students, speakers, and instructors will connect at WSU’s Puyallup campus for 5 days of in-depth training about composting the Pacific Northwest.
Agenda, Campus Map, & Parking Information: More Information Coming Soon.
Who Should Attend: Compost facility operators & managers, on-farm compost processors & end users, waste management consultants & professionals, agricultural extension service staff, environmental/health agency staff, composting/recycling association professionals, equipment vendors, and public officials.
2023 CFOT Event: October 16 - 20, 2023
Location: WSU Puyallup - Allmendinger Center - 2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
2022 CFOT Event: October 17 - 21, 2022
Location: WSU Puyallup - Training held in the Allmendinger Center - 2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371
WORC is thrilled to announce our Compost Facility Operator Training (CFOT) will be taking place in-person! Students, speakers, and instructors will connect at WSU’s Puyallup campus for 5 days of in-depth training about composting the Pacific Northwest.
Agenda, Campus Map, & Parking Information: More Information Coming Soon.
Hotels: For any of you coming a long distance who may need to make hotel reservations, hotel options are listed on the training center’s website and also on sites such as Trip Advisor.
Who Should Attend: Compost facility operators & managers, on-farm compost processors & end users, waste management consultants & professionals, agricultural extension service staff, environmental/health agency staff, composting/recycling association professionals, equipment vendors, and public officials.
COVID 19: Please note that we will be following state COVID-19 safety precautions in place for WSU. For any updates, visit WSU COVID-19 FAQs.
2021 CFOT Event: October 18 - 22, 2021
Locations for Hands-On Instruction: Cedar Grove (Everett, WA), Dirt Hugger (Dallesport, WA), Natural Selections Farm (Sunnyside, WA), Olympic Organics (Kingston, WA), Silver Springs (Rainier, WA)
Registration is closed.
Cost: Member - $970.00 / Non-Member - $1,030.00
Class Times: 7:30am-4:30pm DAILY (Actual class times will vary)
This hybrid course combines both virtual classroom and hands-on instruction to meet Washington Administrative Code 173-350-220 requirements for Compost Facilities. While other on-line compost facility trainings are available be aware that not all of them include hands-on training. WORC’s instruction is designed to be engaging, comprehensive and meet WA state requirements. View Draft Agenda
Please feel free to reach out to Vice President, Kaitlyn Welzen if you may have any questions.
*Please note that we will have COVID-19 safety precautions in place during the in-person component of this class. We will send out more information to registrants once we are closer to the class’s start date since governmental recommendations change quickly. Students will be asked to sign a liability waiver and to follow the required safety precautions. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact us before enrolling in the CFOT class
2020 CFOT Event: CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we are unable to hold our annual CFOT course. We are hopeful that 2021 will bring new opportunities for us to gather together and resume these impactful learning opportunities. Please stay tuned to our announcements for information about upcoming programming and future trainings.
2019 CFOT Event: October 14 - 18, 2019
Location: WSU Puyallup, WA
Registration is closed.
Spaces are limited, so make sure you reserve your spot today!
Credits: 3 CEU’s Offered
2018 CFOT Event: October 15 - 19, 2018
Since February of 1995, WORC has raised compost facility operator technical knowledge and sound operating techniques, through the annual Compost Facility Operator Training. WORC also provided this curriculum to the US Composting Council – it’s the model all other US trainings are based on.
The training is 5 full days at the Washington State University Puyallup Research and Extension Center. The current curriculum consists of classroom training, hands on interactive sessions, field trips, and a written examination. Topics covered include:
Compost Use in Agriculture and Horticulture
Biology of the Compost Pile
Feedstocks
Feedstock Recovery and Preparation
Regulations
Odor Management and Response
Sampling and Testing
Compost Quality
Compost Facility Management
When
Monday, October 15 - Friday, October 19, 2018.
Agenda, Campus Map & Parking Information
Click here for the agenda. Click here for the campus map & parking information.
Cost
Early Bird WORC Member (Ends 8/31) - $820
Early Bird Non-Member (Ends 8/31) - $880
WORC Member - $870
Non-Member - $930
*Dietary concerns or restrictions please let the office know.
Registration is Closed.
Location
WSU Puyallup - Training held in the Allmendinger Center
2606 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371. Click here for driving directions.
Hotels
For any of you coming a long distance who may need to make hotel reservations, here’s a link to local hotel information.
Who Should Attend?
Compost facility operators & managers
On-farm compost processors & end users
Waste management consultants & professionals
Agricultural extension service staff
Environmental/Health agency staff
Composting/Recycling association professionals
Equipment vendors
Public officials
CEU's
WORC's CFOT training fulfills the requirements of WAC 173-350-220 and Washington State Department of Ecology Wastewater Certification Program (2.9 Specific CEU's). For other programs, contact the program of interest and explain that you want to obtain CEU's. They may need to review some of the training materials (agenda, instructor bios, etc.) in order to approve CFOT and determine the amount of CEU's. If they need verification of your CFOT attendance, you will have a certificate you can copy and send to them, or they may contact WORC for verification.
WORC reserves the right to photograph and/or videotape the proceedings at the CFOT Program and to use the images for educational and promotional activities without compensation.