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

Terry Craghead, President

Terry Craghead, President

Fertile Ground Coop

T.O. Bowman, Vice President

T.O. Bowman, Vice President

Office of Sustainability, City of Oklahoma City

Amanda Scofield, Secretary

Amanda Scofield, Secretary

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Michelle Chao, Treasurer

Michelle Chao, Treasurer

City of Norman

MEMBERS

Travis Andrews

Travis Andrews

Skyline Urban Ministry; Native Farming Solutions

Mary Bixler

Mary Bixler

Cleveland County Health Department

Keima Borsuah

Keima Borsuah

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Kelly Dillow

Kelly Dillow

Oklahoma City Zoo

Eric Duncan

Eric Duncan

City of OKC, Will Rogers Garden

Carrie Evenson

Carrie Evenson

City of Midwest City

Renaldo Lemons, Jr.

Renaldo Lemons, Jr.

Black Soil Urban Farms

Marcus Long

Marcus Long

Oklahoma Conservation Commission

Kasey Meek

Kasey Meek

OKC Beautiful

Crystal Walker

Crystal Walker

@compostfairyy

Mark Walvoord

Mark Walvoord

University of Central Oklahoma

Staff

Malarie Gotcher

Malarie Gotcher

Executive Assistant

Ofelia Ochoa

Ofelia Ochoa

Digital Communications Coordinator

Blog Posts

Night of the Living Soil

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

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 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...

2023 Compost Conference

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

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...

Email Us

info@okcompostconference.org