• 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

Concerns with Application of Sewage Sludge on Farmland:   Document by Murray McBride that addresses PFAS in sludge.  

Advocating for the 3Rs NYSAR3 Legislative Outreach Day.  Wednesday, February 26, 2025. For more information, click here.

NY Certified Organic Meeting March 11, 2025. Jordan Hall, Cornell AgriTech, Geneva, NY 10-2. Click here for more information to come.   

Composting Webinar for Farmers put together by a graduate student at Syracuse University and working with the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE). March 18, 3:00-5:00 pm via Zoom. For more information, click here. To register, click here.   

Waste to Worth Conference. April 7-11, 2025.  The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho

2025 NYS Organics Summit! This year's event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, NY from April 8th-10th. Registration is now open. 

10th Annual Food Recovery Forum & 13th Annual Organics Recycling Conference Conference and Events: May 5-8, 2025 | Exhibits: May 6-8, 2025 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. See the program here  and register here. Register for the Food Recovery Forum & receive full access to the Organics Recycling Conference.Use code FRFGR25 to save 25% off registration

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.