Composting and Compost Use - Instructor

Dr. Derek Lynch P. Ag.

Derek is a Research Professor at the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, NSAC and is a professional agrologist with over 20 years training and experience in cropping systems and agricultural resource management. Derek's research experience and interests include organic production systems, nutrient management, compost production and use, legume physiology, productivity of grassland and forage systems and utilization/commercialization of on-farm and industry wastes. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from McGill University and his Ph.D. from the University of Guelph which focused on carbon and nitrogen dynamics in composted-amended soils. As co-manager of a consulting partnership for over eight years, Derek has provided advisory services directly to the agricultural sector in the areas of soil fertility and manure and compost management.

Derek is also an established lecturer and educator with experience in the design and delivery of training programs in organic agriculture, composting and nutrient management in academic and non-formal settings. He is certified as a Master Composter Trainer by the Recycling Council of Ontario and has delivered more than 100 workshops and short courses on composting to residents, municipal staff and compost facility operators.