KECP: Rokalu Farm – Composting Workshop | 5.31.2025

KEC • May 31, 2025

KEC Presents Field Trip to Rokalu Farm

Farmer Bob Gilbey standing in front of loaded compost bunker

Presenter: Bob Gilbey, Rokalu Farms

When: Sunday, May 31, 2025 - 2-4 pm

  • Where: Rokalu Farms
  • Port Orchard - RSVP for address and directions


Farm Visit and Composting Workshop. Farm owner Bob Gilbey gives an in-depth workshop on large-scale composting on a working farm that can be applied to small-scale composting.


Bob will describe the basics of composting chemistry and what a composting process needs in order to be successful, and help folks address particular challenges in their setup.


Picture above represents a loaded bunker after the shelter structure was built, with compost thermometer showing.


This workshop is open to a limited group of twelve participants. Please RSVP to receive confirmation and directions to the farm.



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