This book was developed to assist in day-to-day compost system management. Intended for composters, advisors, and educators. Topics discussed include: operations and equipment, raw materials and recipe making, process control and evaluation, site considerations, environmental management, and safety, composting livestock and poultry mortalities, and compost utilization on the farm. Highlights of the guide include an equipment identification table, diagrams showing windrow formation and shapes, and example calculations for recipe making and compost use estimation. It also contains 24 photos, equipment illustrations, and a troubleshooting guide.