As Vermont’s only organization devoted to promoting composting as a vital link between soil health and sustainable agriculture and communities, CAV advances the value and production of high-quality compost through partnerships, projects, and policies. We contribute to enhancing vibrant local economies by providing education as advocacy and demonstrating the use of organic byproducts as resources rather than ‘waste’ resulting in community members who understand the connection between soil health, water quality, and climate resilience. Our mission is to promote the production of high quality compost and composting as an integral link between sustainable agriculture, communities, and economies. We advocate for market development, access to resources, and compost standards to develop an environmentally sustainable compost industry in Vermont and surrounding states and provinces.