Garden Prairie Organics

09/21/2026

Congrats to IFSCC and Wisconsin Compost Council on the inaugural Midwest Compost Training School!!!

Thank you to the enrolled participants, training staff and the very generous sponsors. I hope it was informative and educational as we had hoped it would be.

A special shoutout to the planning team. A great combined effort from Illinois and Wisconsin.

05/12/2026

Compost, What doesn’t it do?💪♻️

Adding compost to soil helps retain moisture, reducing the need for irrigation and improving drought resistance. By increasing the soil’s ability to absorb and hold water, compost supports smarter water use, reduces runoff, and builds more resilient landscapes.

It’s a simple solution with a powerful impact, from conserving water to strengthening the health of our soils and communities.

05/06/2026

Healthy soils = Healthy 🌎

Healthy soil is essential for growing nutrient-rich food and supporting regenerative agriculture. Compost improves soil structure, increases water retention, and supports microorganisms that are beneficial to plant growth. Feeding the soil helps sustain life above and below the surface.

05/04/2026

What is ICAW? International Compost Awareness Week, of course 😁. Checkout https://illinoiscomposts.org/?fbclid=IwVERDUARlanBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeGDZb_M-xHnO1nHCcuH6HFA0e-R8ko_fXlmQuru5zA4aL2_tfISvAZlojebI_aem_fNIOSv3C1aHF8GYLW1STDg
Far all the State wide programs IFSCC is apart of promoting and educating on compost. 💪♻️

International Compost Awareness Week 2026 starts today. All week long, we are celebrating how composting helps feed the soil that feeds us and supports healthier food systems, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future. Whether you compost at home or support large-scale programs, you are part of the solution.

05/04/2026

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Q: Why Compost? A: Nutrient Cycling Nutrients in do not behave like nutrients in synthetic fertilizers. They are embedded in organic matrices that require microbial mediation to release. This creates a slow, steady mineralization curve that aligns more closely with plant uptake and reduces....

05/04/2026

Happy ICAW week!!!

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) begins this Sunday. Now is the time to finalize your plans, gather your materials, and get ready to share your compost story. Follow along next week as we highlight the benefits of composting and how it supports our environment and communities.

05/01/2026

Never a better time to join the state wide voice of the compost of the compost community! ♻️

NEW Member Discount starts today in celebration of International Compost Awareness Week and our +70 events happening throughout 11 counties in Illinois beginning next week.

Head over to our membership details and join IFSCC as a member today through May 31 and take advantage of this half-off promotion. If you haven’t joined our active bunch of compost enthusiasts and experts now is the ⏰.

https://illinoiscomposts.org/membership/

04/30/2026

Are you or someone you know a leader who can think strategically, execute operationally, and keep a mission-driven organization running smoothly?

The IFSCC Board of Directors is currently searching for an Executive Director. Ideal candidates should have nonprofit or association management experience, comfort with financial oversight and compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Knowledge of composting or sustainability is a plus.

Contact Board President, Mike DiMucci [email protected], and read more in the job description.

https://illinoiscomposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IFSCC-ED_OM-Summary.docx.pdf

04/10/2026

It's Compost Season! Let's not let it go to waste!

Composting turns food scraps and yard waste into a valuable resource that improves soil health and reduces landfill waste. By composting, you are helping return nutrients to the earth and supporting a more sustainable future. International Compost Awareness Week is just a few weeks away.

04/03/2026

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