Dr. Lester Kuhlman

Dr. Kuhlman was born and raised on a livestock and crop farm. He received a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry. Following 3 years of teaching at the College level and 6 years consulting for Ralston Purina Co., and managing a livestock production unit, he then formed two companies to solve solid waste problems by composting. Activities today consist of consulting for design and operation of composting facilities in various countries, manufacture and sales of composting equipment, compost marketing and leasing of equipment for the bioremediation of petrol, explosive and insecticide contaminated soils. Dr. Kuhlman has lectured and written extensively on composting technologies and on the value of compost for agriculture.