Our Mission
The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association promotes the production and use of compost to support healthy environments. We are committed to civic engagement, advocacy, and education to encourage community‑wide efforts towards sustainable solutions.
Our Story
The Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association (OCASA) was incorporated as a 501c3 non-profit in January 2021, growing out of the Oklahoma Compost Conference planning committee. Our roots go back to our first conference offered in 2015, to discuss how compost is a sustainable choice that benefits local communities, businesses, and the environment. We continue to spread the richness of compost through education, advocacy, and outreach, to make compost accessible to all for the enhancement of our great state of Oklahoma.
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Amanda Scofield, President
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Mary Bixler, Vice President
Cleveland County Health Department
Secretary
Open Position
Lisa Walvoord, Treasurer
MEMBERS
Kasey Meek
OKC Beautiful
Crystal Walker
Compost Fairy, LLC
Natalie Evans
Program & Marketing Director of Oklahoma City Beautiful
Holly York
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
Ofelia Ochoa, Board Member
Fertile Ground Cooperative
Carrie Evenson
City of Midwest City
Renaldo Lemons, Jr.
Black Soil Urban Farms
Marcus Long
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Staff
Crystal Walker
Executive Assistant & Digital Communications
Latest News
Blog Posts
Night of the Living Soil
For a limited time, you can show your support for sustainability and composting in Oklahoma by joining or renewing your Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association (OCASA) membership—and receive an exclusive Compost Credit in the form of a spooky and eco-friendly...
2024 Oklahoma Compost Conference
Since its inception in 2015, the Oklahoma Compost Conference has been a vital platform for exploring how composting can benefit local communities, businesses, and the environment. Organized by passionate advocates of sustainability, the conference brings together...
International Compost Awareness Week 2024
International Compost Awareness Week happens annually on the first full week of May. OCASA was proud to coordinate the week of activities, along local partners, this past May 7th - 11th, culminating in our Compost Festival! We had a full lineup of events: Tuesday, May...
Cultivating Change: Highlights from the Oklahoma Compost Conference 2023
Thanks to all you compost enthusiasts who made it to this year's Oklahoma Compost Conference! Your interest, registrations, and sponsorships made this conference possible, and for that, we are grateful. The conference delivered a day filled with inspiration,...
2023 Compost Conference
We hope you’ll join us for the upcoming Oklahoma Compost Conference on October 26, 2024 at the Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center in Choctaw. For our 9th annual conference themed “Advocating for Solutions: Activating the Power of Compost,” attendees will not only...
Getting Creative with Food Waste
Interested in alternative ways to utilize your food waste while boosting your garden? Join us for our Getting Creative with Food Waste demonstration with board member Travis Andrews. Travis will explore ways to turn common household waste such as coffee grounds, fruit...