Intro to Bokashi

Fall Seminar: Intro to Bokashi

Friday, October 21st 2022

1:00-2:00 PM

UCRRA Main Office

999 Flatbush Road, Kingston NY

Unlike “conventional” composting, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). Bokashi Bran is a combination of four key ingredients: wheat bran, molasses, water, and a special accelerator called EM 1. After a few weeks of fermenting, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a conventional backyard composting system to complete the decomposition process.

For many advanced or seasoned composters, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat, bones, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting!

This workshop is designed for intermediate composters that have mastered the basics of backyard composting and want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works, and learn  how to get started (materials needed, recipes, tips and more). Our educators will guide participants through a hands-on demonstration of how to make the bokashi bran, and participants will go home with a sample of bokashi bran that is ready to use.

This workshop will be hosted in person at the UCRRA Main Office with guest speakers Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited to 15 participants and participants must pre-register by Monday, October 17th. Register by clicking the button below. 

Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged for indoor events, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. 

We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program, please contact Angelina Brandt, Director of Sustainability, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600.