Dairy Spotlight: Eliza Hensel
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EmailA Michigan State University Extension Educator
Starting work in a newly created position can be a challenge. Without the benefit of past projects or existing collaborators, it can be difficult to create a program from the ground up. Luckily for those interested in farm, campus, and home composting, Eliza Hensel brings a wealth of knowledge not only in the biological processes of composting, but also in community engagement.
With undergraduate degrees in both environmental studies and Animal Science and previous experience in non-profit community composting initiatives, Hensel is both a subject matter expert and resource connector to other experts at Michigan State University.
Her current work focuses in on-farm composting, right to farm issues, and best practices for managing mortality composting. She is excited to begin working with more dairy farmers across Michigan and to promote the use of composting on farms. Hensel is open to visiting dairies across the state to understand the inner workings of their systems and act as a resource to composting in that setting.
If you have questions about on-farm compost production, mortality composting, or want to take a free online master composter class, email hensele1@msu.edu.
