• identifying critical needs through working with stakeholders;
• building on the strengths of Cornell--its faculty and staff;
• teamwork and collaboration including on and off-campus colleagues and stakeholders;
• a focus on multidisciplinary work; and
• integration of research and outreach..

Link to e-Commons for all of CWMI's material 

Full size woodchip map for mobile devices

Governor Hochul signed the expanded NYS Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Bill!  Read more about it and thank the Governor here. 

2025 NYS Organics Summit! This year's event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY from April 8th-10th. Call for abstracts and more information.

NEW- DEC Grant Programs for Municipalities and Local Emergency Food Relief: Apply by January 31, 2025

CWMI July 2024 Update: Read about what's been going in the compostng world. 

 Compost 2025 - Thirsty for Solutions: USCC's annual conference. January 27-30, Phoenix, AZ. Attend or volunteer by December 15.            

International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management: Stevens Point, WI  June 23-26, 2025. Call for Papers and Posters is still open.

Improving Turf and Soil Health, Reducing Energy Use and Assessing Tick Populations by Mulching Leaves in Place: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization. 

The Effect of Denim Fabric as a Feedstock in Large Scale Composting of Manure/Bedding and Food Scrap: Article published in Compost Science and Utilization.