ORAO EVENTS
ORAO programs provide educational and networking opportunities. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available to meet certification requirements – see individual event for specific CEU hours provided.
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ORAO Annual Conference
November 2, 2018 at the DoubleTree, Worthington, Ohio
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AOR-OAIPRP-ORAO-SWANA Partners Conference
June 4-6, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio
Learn about organics and food scrap management, zero waste planning, environmental sustainability, and more. Click here for details.
Composting in Ohio: A tour of the industry;
August 24, 2017
Enjoy a behind the scenes at commercial composting facilities as you learn from the experts. Stay tuned for details.
Ohio Compost Operator Education Course
March 2018
ORAO works with the Ohio State University to offer this annual course which provides a comprehensive, practical understanding of the composting process and the means to address operational issues involved in the production of compost at large-scale facilities. The 2018 course information will be available in November.
Composting in Ohio: A tour of the industry
August 9, 2018
Equipment demonstrations an up close look at two unique facilities.
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OTHER EVENTS
Biocycle REFOR17
October 16-19, 2017 in Portland, Oregon
This annual conference focuses on renewable energy from organics recycling and serves as the national conference for the American Biogas Council.
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Biocycle WEST COAST18
March 26-29, 2018 in San Diego, California
This conference brings together organics recycling professional from all over the world to learn about composting, anaerobic digestion, food recovery and recycling, and more.
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US Composting Council Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Coming in January 2018
This annual conference offers workshops, educational seminars, tours, and equipment demonstrations.