Brooks Compost and North Carolina Composting Council Host Legislative Tour

A bipartisan group of three North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) members journeyed to southern Chatham County on November 6 to see the Brooks Contractor compost facility, which is the second largest outdoor composting facility in North Carolina and has been in operation for over three decades, with three generations of Brooks family involvement. Legislators included Representative Mark Brody (R Anson/Union), Senator Natalie Murdock (D-Durham/Chatham), and Senator Chris Measmer (R Cabarrus).
 
The NCGA delegation was joined by North Carolina Composting Council Board President Muriel Williman and the tour was led by Amy Fulford, Facilities Manager at Brooks and former NCCC Board Member. Legislators learned firsthand about the importance of composters and the benefits of compost in supporting local farms, reducing food waste in landfills, flood and drought protection, and the creation of good jobs.

 
Thanks to Wilmington Compost Company, Riley Alber, and NCCC Board Members Trey Alber and Matt Collogan for leading a compost facility tour with agents of NC Cooperative Extension from across the state. Participants got an up-close look at the inner workings of a commercial composting operation, from feedstock management to finished compost. 
 
The tour sparked great discussions about best practices and innovative approaches, helping to strengthen composting knowledge and collaboration across North Carolina. If you are involved with a state chapter and would like assistance with setting up a legislative tour, please reach out to USCC Director of Public Policy Chris Snow: csnow@compostingcouncil.org.