Cover Crops

Managing Cover Crops Profitably This publication explores how and why cover crops work, and provides all the information needed to build cover crops into any farming operation. Along with detailed management information on the most commonly used species—including grasses, grains, brassicas and mustards, and legumes—Managing Cover Crops Profitably offers chapters on the role of cover crops in broader topics such as crop rotations, pests and conservation tillage. It also has appendices on seed suppliers and regional experts. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, 2007. 

Compost

The Art and Science of Composting
This publication describes the composting process, general guidelines, methods as well as other relevant topics. University of Wisconsin-Madison, March 2002.

Backyard Composting Curious about compost? Composting reduces waste and provides an inexpensive treatment for home gardens and landscapes. Whether you have been composting for years or want to start your first pile, this publication is a how-to guide for backyard and small-scale composting. Washington State University, August 1994, Revised March 2017. 

Compost and Local Organic Nutrients

Cornell Composting

Washington Organic Recycling Council

Thurston County Master Recycler Composter Program  The Master Recycler Composters of Thurston County is a county-based volunteer service program managed through the WSU Thurston County Extension office in Olympia. This program is sponsored by the Thurston County Public Works Department and the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County. Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are trained on how to reduce waste and increase public awareness of opportunities to prevent waste, recycle and compost in Thurston County.