the co-op
build soil.
grow community.
Our mission is to divert organic wastes away from landfills and convert them into microbially rich soil products. We seek to replace the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides with non-toxic composted soil products. Our products and methods are more effective and safer than conventional systems with compounding benefits to the local ecosystem and community.
Founded in 2020, Diggers Cooperative is a worker owned cooperative made up of soil nerds, climate optimists, and community oriented change makers. The Diggers are affecting change at the “ground level” of Maine’s ecosystems through the microbial miracle of compost. Our inputs are drawn from the organic waste streams of local agriculture, industry and restaurants. Our methods are based on the teachings of the Soil Food Web School, Permaculture, Korean Natural Farming and many others. Our products improve soils and by extension improve crops, water quality, and native habitats.
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Zack Beisswanger
Zack Beisswanger has been involved with Diggers since the seeds of the Co-Op first began to sprout back in 2018. He is enthusiastic about meeting the challenges of growing a small business and learning about the inner workings of a cooperative firsthand. Zack supports in co-op administration and compost education. Also conducting research on new products and services.
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Scott Guzman
Scott is a Compost Educator, inventor, grower, heavy equipment operator and a lifelong composter with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from W.P.I., He also has 10 years of experience in the world of Cooperative business as well as in permaculture farming, excavation, and landscape construction. He brings joy, enthusiasm, and a quest for soil knowledge to the compost yard.
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Tyler Tully
Tyler is a brilliant mathematician, talented salesman, part of the product development team and facilitates daily operations at our work site in Acton.
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Andrea King
Andrea has been eagerly assisting Diggers for several seasons, and brings passion and care to each project she collaborates on. From creating biochar and premium compost to landscaping and compost consultation, she's excited to learn more every day about the wonderful microbial world of composting!