Composting Association of Vermont

Our Vision

At CAV, we envision a Vermont where composting fuels healthy soils, supports sustainable agriculture, and strengthens resilient communities.

Our Mission

As the only organization in the state dedicated solely to advancing composting, we work to transform how people think about organic materials—treating them not as waste, but as valuable resources. 

CAV’s mission is to promote the production and use of compost as a vital link between sustainable agriculture, healthy communities, and strong local economies. We work to support:

• Market development
• Equitable access to composting resources
• Science-based compost standards

How we work

We collaborate with partners, lead projects, and engage in policy conversations to promote composting as a solution to environmental and agricultural challenges.

By bringing together farmers, educators, neighbors, and policymakers, we turn composting into a tool for meaningful local change.

Through hands-on education and real-world demonstrations, we help Vermonters understand the vital connection between healthy soils, clean water, climate resilience, and strong local economies.

By promoting the composting and the use of compost, we help communities:

• Reduce waste and pollution
• Improve soil and water quality
• Grow local food systems
• Build circular economies