North Carolina State University
Box 7625, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7625
Telephone: 919/515-6770
E-mail: sherman@ncsu.edu
URL: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/people/professionals/sherman
M.A., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Major: Environmental and Resources Analysis. Concentration: Solid Waste Management
B.S., Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan - Magna cum laude
Double Majors: Environmental Studies and Urban/Regional Planning
Presidential Scholar in Geography;
Scholastic Achievement Award in Geography
Doctoral program (not completed), NC State University. Major: Training and Development, Minor: Curriculum and Instruction.
Extension Specialist, Solid Waste Management, Biological/Agricultural Engineering, North Carolina State University
Since 1993, developed a statewide Extension program on solid waste management. Implemented an educational and technical assistance program to increase awareness and understanding of solid waste management issues. Created educational materials and provided training for extension educators and community leaders. Conducted waste assessments and evaluated potential waste reduction program enhancements. Created an international vermicomposting resource center with web pages, written and audiovisual materials, research, and training. Developed a Compost Training Facility that features an extensive variety of on-site composting and vermicomposting systems, demonstrations of the beneficial reuse of compost, and hands-on training. Provide the only annual training on mid-to-large scale vermicomposting in the world. Have provided assistance to people in 88 countries.
Waste Management Analyst, Office of Waste Reduction, NC-DEHNR, Raleigh, North Carolina
Designed and implemented solid waste management education and training programs. Provided waste reduction technical assistance to local governments, institutions and businesses. Oversaw grant-funded projects. Developed guidance documents. Coordinated specific waste reduction and composting projects.
Recycling Coordinator, Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Planned and implemented campus recycling program. Promoted campus awareness and participation in recycling. Researched effective policies, technologies and programs. Designed promotional and educational brochures. Coordinated recycling strategies and activities with a student group.
Assistant Director, Environmental Studies Program, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Designed and coordinated program and curriculum development, advised students on program requirements and course selection, administered environmental career counseling, wrote and produced newsletter, created and implemented recruitment strategies which resulted in enrollment increase of 380 percent.
University Instructor, Environmental Studies Program, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Taught a comprehensive course on environmental problems and solutions; topics included integrated solid waste management, hazardous and radioactive wastes, energy use and management, pesticides, agriculture, permaculture, and air/water pollution. Created course and textbook. Designed/taught solid waste management course.
Water Quality Researcher, Southcentral Michigan Planning Council, Portage, Michigan
Throughout a five-county region, investigated solid waste generation and disposal practices to determine solid waste profiles and landfill life expectancies. Identified and mapped groundwater levels and contaminated wells, and analyzed possible sources of contamination. Analyzed Michigan Department of Natural Resources documents, developed summary briefs for public review, and submitted critical evaluations.
Earthwise Award - Faculty. NC State University. 2008.
Sustainability Award - Faculty. NC State University. 2004.
Extension Education Award. N.C. Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists. 1997.
Environmental Professional of the Year-Southeastern United States. Association of Energy and Environmental Engineers. 1991.
Environmental Professional of the Year-North Carolina. Association of Energy and Environmental Engineers. 1991.
Durham Master Gardeners. 2013
Certificate of Technical Ability in Composting. Maine Compost School. 2005.
Basic, Advanced, and Leadership Programs. The Legacy Center. 2003-20004.
Certificate of Non-profit Management. Duke University. 2000.
Academic Leadership for Women. BRIDGES VII. 1999.
Compost Facility Operator Training. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. 1998.
Teaching Effectiveness for Engineering Educators. College of Engineering, North Carolina State University. 1993.
Recycling Coordinators Training Program. State of North Carolina. 1991.
Grant Writing Three Day Workshop. National Grantsmanship Association. 1988.
Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer with Partners of the Americas: Guyana (South America) in 2013; Dominican Republic in 2012. Taught farmers, greenhouse growers, and general public how to vermicompost, compost, and use vermicompost and teas.
Provided technical assistance and training on composting and vermicomposting to sustainable farmers in Argentina and Chile in 2011.
Contributing Editor. BioCycle Journal of Composting & Organics Recycling. Researched and wrote articles on a variety of topics including vermicomposting, ethanol production, storm debris recycling, animal mortalities composting, food residuals management, compost as an alternative to methyl bromide, construction and demolition debris management, compost markets, manure management alternatives, organics collection options, and arresting corrosion in composting structures. 2000-2007.
Delivered presentations on backyard composting at statewide workshop. Professional Recycling Organization of Pennsylvania. 2005.
Delivered presentations on composting and vermicomposting at the Kansas 9th Annual Solid Waste Management Conference. 2003.
Researched and developed a report on the characteristics of horse manure compost for a private firm in Florida. 2003.
Provided technical review of food waste composting guide and delivered a presentation. State of Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation. March 2002.
Served on panel discussion "Vermiculture: Dissecting the Worm Industry." Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy, Frankfort, Kentucky. November 2001.
Delivered one-day training course "Solid Waste Management Options for Local Officials." National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities, Morgantown, West Virginia. August 2001.
Delivered two-day training course "Solid Waste Management Options for Local Officials." National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities, Morgantown, West Virginia. August 2000.
Provided critical evaluation of two solid waste management curricula. National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities. 1999.
Instructed "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Reduction Training for Community Solid Waste Managers"1-1/2 day course. National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1998.
Instructed "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Reduction Training" one day course. Morongo Band of Indians, Palm Springs, California. 1998.
Developed The Composting Council's Speakers Bureau. University of Hawaii. 1993.
Lowe, C. N., Butt, K. R. & Sherman, R. L. (2013) Current and potential benefits of mass earthworm culture. Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms. Elsevier (in-press).
Sherman, R. 2011. Chapter 23: Vermicomposting in businesses and institutions. Earthworms, Organic Waste, and Environmental Management, Edited by Dr. Clive Edwards, Dr. Norman Arancon & Rhonda Sherman. Boca Raton: FL: CRC Press. 17 pages.
Sherman, R. & Bogdanov, P. 2011. Chapter 22: The status of vermicomposting in North America: A rapidly developing technology. Earthworms, Organic Waste, and Environmental Management, Edited by Dr. Clive Edwards, Dr. Norman Arancon & Rhonda Sherman. Boca Raton: FL: CRC Press. 21 page.
Sherman, R. & Appelhof, M. 2011. Chapter 6: Small scale school and domestic vermicomposting systems. Earthworms, Organic Waste, and Environmental Management, Edited by Dr. Clive Edwards, Dr. Norman Arancon & Rhonda Sherman. Boca Raton: FL: CRC Press. 10 pages.
Sherman, R. 2007. Chapter 3: Chain management issues and good housekeeping procedures to minimise waste. Waste Management and Co-product Recovery in Food Processing, Edited by Dr Keith Waldron, Institute of Food Research, UK, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, Abington Cambridge, UK. Chapter 3, 39-58.
Sherman, R. & Caldwell, E. 2013. Composting at NC residential and summer camps. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 3 p.
Sherman, R. 2012-revised. Worms can recycle your garbage. AG-473-18. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 5 p.
Sherman, R. Vermicomposting FAQs. 2009. Extension LPE Learning Center Manure Treatment Technology. http://cop.extension.org/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Vermicomposting_Animal_Manure
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. Vermicomposting leader's guide: A 5th grade school enrichment curriculum . E08-50326 4H-16-14PW. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 28 p.
Sherman, R. Vermicomposting Animal Manure. 2008. Extension LPE Learning Center Manure Treatment Technology. http://www.extension.org/pages/Vermicomposting_Animal_Manure.
Classen, J., Rice, M., & Sherman, R. Effects of vermicompost on field crops and rainfall runoff. Compost Science and Utilization, Vol. 15, No. 1 (Winter 2007): 34-39.
Sherman, R. 2003. Raising earthworms successfully. AGW-641/E04-43936. Raleigh : N. C. Cooperative Extension Service. 26 p. Sherman, R. 2000. Community backyard composting programs can reduce waste and save money. AG-599. Raleigh: N. C. Cooperative Extension Service. 12 p.
Sherman, R. 1999. Large-scale organic materials composting. AG-593. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 14 p.
Sherman, R. 1998. Before you recycle, choose to reuse. AG-473-27. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1998. Deconstruction: Giving old buildings new lives. AG-473-25. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1998. Food recovery & waste reduction: A guide for businesses and institutions. AG-473-26. Raleigh: N. C. Cooperative Extension Service. 8 p.
Sherman, R. & Bambara, S. 1997. Controlling mite pests in earthworm beds. AGW-001, Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 2 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Worm away your cafeteria food scraps! AG-551. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 8 p.
Sherman, R. 1996 (revised). How your business can cut costs by reducing waste . AG-473-10. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1996. Reduce, reuse, and recycle: A step-by-step guide to help hotels and motels manage waste. AG-529. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 43 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. Worms can recycle your garbage. AG-473-18. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1995. Municipal solid waste landfill regulations in North Carolina. AG-473-16. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, 8 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. A low-cost plastic bottle and jug baler. AG-473-12. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. Managing construction and demolition debris: A guide for builders, developers, and contractors. AG-473-19. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 4 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. Organizing a community recycling program. AG-473-11. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 4 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. Waste reduction and recycling for the lodging industry . AG-473-17. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 6 p.
Sherman, R. 1995. Reducing commercial and industrial solid waste for community solid waste managers: Trainer's guide. Morgantown, VA: National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities. 100 p.
Sherman, R. 1994 (revised 1995). Reducing commercial and industrial solid waste for community solid waste managers: Participant materials. Morgantown, VA: National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities. 180 p.
Barger, B., Boerschig, S., Clarke, S., Graves, B., Prevo, V., Sherman, R., Trachtman, L. 1993. Source reduction: A guide for North Carolina local governments and solid waste/recycling professionals. 250 p.
Albrecht, T., Mouw, S. & Sherman, R. 1993. Waste reduction programs for commercial/industrial solid waste. Raleigh: N.C. Office of Waste Reduction. 153 p.
Sherman, R. 2013. Review of mid-to-large scale food residuals vermicomposting. U.S. Composting Council 21st Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Sherman, R. 2013. Vermicomposting food residuals at restaurants, businesses and institutions. Half-day workshop. U.S. Composting Council 21st Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Sherman, R. 2013. Southeast food distributor initiates on-site vermicomposting. BioCycle 27th Annual West Coast Conference. San Diego, CA.
Sherman, R. 2012. Vermicomposting at businesses and institutions. Southeast Food Waste Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Sherman, R. 2011. On-site vermicomposting of food waste. BioCycle Annual Conference. San Diego, CA.
Sherman, R. 2011. The status of vermicomposting in North America. U.S. Composting Council 19th Annual Conference. Santa Clara, CA.
Sherman, R. 2010. Vermicomposting in businesses and institutions in N. America. 9th International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology. Xalapa, Mexico.
Sherman, R. 2010. Vermicomposting in businesses and institutions. US Composting Council 18th Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Arancon, N. & Sherman, R. 2009. Managing organics, enhancing agricultural productivity through vermiculture. BioCycle International Conference. San Diego, CA.
Sherman, R., Rice, M., Campbell, C., Atkinson, A., Murray, B. Renkow, M., Williams, M. & Rudek, J. 2008. Pilot project for value-added products development from solid waste generated on swine farms. Poster presented at Soil and Water Conservation Society 2008 Annual Conference. Tucson, AZ.
Sherman, R. 2007. Vermicomposting of animal manures. Indo-US Workshop on Vermitechnology in Human Welfare. Coimbatore, India. (invited)
Sherman, R. 2007. Food residuals recovery at festivals and special events. U.S. Composting Council 15th Annual Conference. Orlando , FL.
Sherman, R. 2006. Effects of vermicompost on plant growth. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Annual Conference. Spartanburg, SC.
Sherman, R. 2006. Successful components of backyard composting. Carolinas Recycling Coalition Annual Conference. Raleigh, NC.
Sherman, R. 2005. Benefits of vermicompost on soil and plant production. BioCycle Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Sherman, R. 2005. Let it rot! Home-scale composting. Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Sustainable Agriculture Conference. Durham, NC.
Young, M. & Sherman, R. 2004. Backyard composting half-day workshop. U.S. Composting Council 12th Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Sherman, R. 2004. Best management practices for food residuals.Carolina Recycling Association 14th Annual Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Sherman, R. 2003. Containerized systems for on-site composting of commercial and institutional organic materials. National Recycling Coalition 22nd Annual Congress. Baltimore, MD. Sherman, R. 2003. Vermicomposting systems overview. BioCycle National Conference. Denver, CO.
Sherman, R. 2003. Trends in managing organic wastes. Kansas 9th Annual Solid Waste Management Conference. Winfield, KS
Sherman, R. 2003. Commercial earthworm production. Kansas 9th Annual Solid Waste Management Conference. Winfield, KS
Sherman, R. 2002. Vermicomposting systems overview. BioCycle Northeast Conference. Portland, ME.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2002. State-of-the-art food residuals composting programs. National Recycling Coalition. Seattle, WA.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2001. Latest developments in mid-to-large scale vermicomposting. Third Annual International Earthworm Symposium. Republic of Korea.
Classen, J., Rice, M. & Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2001. Vermicomposting as an animal waste management component. International Symposium Addressing Animal Production and Environmental Issues. Raleigh, NC.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2001. Food residuals trends in the Southeast. BioCycle Southeast Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2000. Medium-to-large scale vermicomposting systems. Y2K Composting in the Southeast Conference. Charlottesville, VA.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2000. Medium-to-large scale vermicomposting systems. Vermillenium Conference. Kalamazoo, MI.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2000. Food scrap composting on the cutting edge. National Recycling Coalition. Charlotte, NC.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. 2000. On-site composting options. BioCycle Focus on Food Residuals Northeast Conference. Burlington, VT.
Sherman, R. 2000. How to conduct a solid waste audit. Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference. Asheville, NC.
Sherman, R. 1999. North Carolina's used oil recycling success story: Project HERO. Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Sherman, R. 1999. Prisoners team up with worms to reduce waste. Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference. Myrtle Beach, SC.
Sherman, R. 1999. Vermicomposting as an animal waste management component. NCSU Animal Waste Management Symposium. Cary, NC.
Sherman, R. 1998. North Carolina's used oil recycling success story: Project HERO. Carolina Recycling Association Annual Conference. Greensboro, NC.
Sherman, R. 1997. Small-to large-scale vermicomposting. Water & Environmental Programming Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Sherman, R. 1997. Waste reduction and recycling for the lodging industry. North Carolina Recycling Association's Seventh Annual Conference & Exhibition.
Sherman, R. 1993. A cooperative approach to solid waste management training. International Waste Management Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sherman, R. 1992. Design and implementation of a recycling coordinator's training program. British Columbia Recycling Association Annual Conference. Vancouver, BC.
Sherman, R. 1990. Institutional recycling at a major southern university. Sixth International Conference of Solid Waste Management and Secondary Materials.
Sherman, R. Natural lawn and crop care with composts and teas. BioCycle, Vol. 54, No. 1 (January 2013): 44-46.
Sherman, R. Trading carbon credits for methane recovery. BioCycle, Vol. 47, No. 9 (September 2006): 55-58.
Sherman, R. Compost plays key role in green roof mixes. BioCycle, Vol. 46, No. 3 (March 2005): 29-34.
Sherman, R. Backyard composting developments. BioCycle, Vol. 46, No. 1 (January 2005): 45-47.
Sherman, R. Exploring options for organics collection. BioCycle, Vol. 45, No. 2 (February 2004): 46-47.
Sherman, R. Arresting corrosion in compost structures. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 11 (November 2003): 45-50.
Sherman, R. Markets for blends and bags of compost. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 8 (August 2003): 45-50.
Sherman, R. High volume restaurant makes composting leap. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 8 (August 2003): 28-32.
Sherman, R. Texas transportation department accelerates highway use of compost. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 7 (July 2003): 24-28.
Clayton, J & Sherman, R. Commercial food residuals initiative in North Carolina. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 6 (June 2003): 28-30.
Sherman, R. Versatility key to wood waste, C&D debris recovery. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 5 (May 2003): 30-34.
Sherman, R. Exploring superior systems to manage manure. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 2 (February 2003): 32-37.
Sherman, R. Storm brings massive wood waste to North Carolina. BioCycle, Vol. 44, No. 1 (January 2003): 30.
Sherman, R. The inside story of the greenest building complex in the U.S. BioCycle, Vol. 43, No. 12 (December 2002): 58-60.
Sherman, R. Humic acid as plant growth enhancer in vermicompost. BioCycle, Vol. 43, No. 12 (December 2002): 54.
Sherman, R. Vermicomposting systems overview. BioCycle, Vol. 43, No. 12 (December 2002): 53-56.
Sherman, R. The greenest building complex in the U.S. In Business, Vol. 24, No. 6 (November/December 2002): 22-24.
Sherman, R. Joining the front lines of vermicomposters. BioCycle, Vol. 43, No. 10 (October 2002): 36-39.
Sherman, R. From professor to worm farmer. In Business, Vol. 24, No. 4, (July/August 2002): 23-24.
Sherman, R. Composting for disaster response. BioCycle, Vol. 43, No. 5 (May 2002): 29-32..
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Food residuals composting in the Southeast. BioCycle, Vol. 42, No. 12 (December 2001): 27-29.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Compost as an alternative to methyl bromide. BioCycle, Vol 42, No. 9 (September 2001): 57-58.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Research spotlight shines on organics recycling. BioCycle, Vol 42, No. 9 (September 2001): 61-62.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Wood waste study provides clues to recycling success. BioCycle, Vol. 42, No. 7 (July 2001): 68-72.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Helping organic farmers be more successful. In-Business, Vol. 23, No. 3 (Summer 2001): 34.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Composting animal mortalities in North Carolina. BioCycle, Vol.41, No. 12 (December 2000): 57-59.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Latest developments in mid-to-large-scale vermicomposting. BioCycle, Vol.41, No. 11 (November 2000): 51-54.
Sherman, R. Ethanol production plans gain power in North Carolina. BioCycle, Vol. 41, No. 8 (August 2000): 71, 72, 74.
Sherman-Huntoon, R. Keeping organics from getting out of hand. Resource Recycling, Vol. XIX, No. 5 (May 2000): 13-18.
Sherman, R. Composting and vermicomposting at correctional facilities. BioCycle, Vol. 40, No. 7 (July 1999): 35-37.
Sherman, R. Prison cuts garbage in half with recycling, compost. The Chapel-Hill Herald (July 25, 1998).
Sherman, R. Recycling and vermicomposting at North Carolina prisons. BioCycle, Vol. 39, No. 5 (May 1998): 78.
Sherman, R. Vermicomposting in North Carolina. Casting Call, Vol. 3, No. 1 (February 1998): 1-3.
Sherman, R. Worms bring composters out of the woodwork. NCCORC News (Winter 1998): 1, 4.
Sherman, R. Worms solve problems at North Carolina correctional facility. The R Word, Vol. 10, No. 1 (Spring 1998): 25.
Sherman, R. No longer down in the dumps...Deconstruction methods can save old building materials for reuse. North Carolina Builder, Vol. 27, No. 8 (September 1997): 39.
Hollyer, J. & Sherman, R., Eds. Back yard composting bulletin, S.C.O.R. Card. October 1993.
Sherman, R. N.C. course offers standardized training for recycling coordinators. Recycling Times (19 October 1993): 3.
Sherman, R. Rural solution for baling plastics. BioCycle, Vol. 34, No. 10 (October 1993): 63.
Hollyer, J. & Sherman, R., Eds. The S.C.O.R. Card: Newsletter of the source-separated compost and organics recycling association. May 1993; August 1993.
Sherman, R. A model recycling program: UNC takes action as landfill space shrinks and costs rise. NACUBO Business Officer (June 1991): 28-30.
Sherman, R. 2009. Commercial Vermicomposting.
Sherman, R. 2009. Vermicomposting & Earthworm Q&A.
Sherman, R. 2009. Worm Bin Troubleshooting.
Sherman, R. 2009. Composting: Microbe Farming.
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Sherman, R. 1999. Composting at Caledonia Correctional Institution. No. 4. 2 p.
Sherman, R. 1998. Sustainable living resources. S-2. 8 p.
Sherman, R. 1998. Worms solve problems at North Carolina correctional facility. No. 3. 2 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Earthworm castings as plant growth media. No. 2. 2 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Lodging facility waste reduction contact list. L-1. 1 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Lodging facility waste reduction resource list. L-2. 2 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Snapshots of lodging facility waste reduction programs. L-3. 1 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Snapshots of selected large-scale vermicomposting operations. No. 1. 4 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Vermicomposting curricula. Vermicomposting News - No. 3. 1 p.
Sherman, R. 1997. Worms and compost on the web. Vermicomposting News - No. 4.
Sherman, R. 1996 (revised 1999). Directory of vermiculture resources: Worms, supplies, & information. Vermicomposting News - No. 1. 9 p.
Sherman, R. 1996, revised 1999. North Carolina worm resources. Vermicomposting News - No. 2. 1 p.
Sherman, R. 1994. N.C. Cooperative Extension Service directory of solid waste management support personnel. No. 1, 40 p.
Sherman R. 1993 (revised 1997). Waste management program resources available from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, 7 p.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Teacher Training ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 1 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 2 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 3 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 4 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 5 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R., Liverman, R., Smith, R., & Maxa, E. 2008. 4-H Vermicomposting Lesson 6 ppt. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1996. (slide set and script) Conducting a solid waste assessment. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1996. (23 min.video) Old buildings don't have to go to waste. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1996. (slide set and script) Organizing a business waste reduction program. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. & Hammett, W. 1996. (slide set and script) Project HERO: Helping the environment by recycling oil. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1996. (slide set and script) Recycle your garbage with worms! Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1995. (24:22 min. video in English and Spanish) Don't trash it! Reducing residential construction debris. Raleigh: N.C. Cooperative Extension Service.
Sherman, R. 1994. (2 hour audiotape) How to establish a profitable waste management and recycling program. N.C. Hotel and Motel Association.
An Integrated Project to Enhance Food Security and Sustainability through the Development and Evaluation of Supply Chains from Local Farmers and Fishers to Two Large-Scale Models of Local Food Distribution (large grocery chain and military base). Cooperator with Dr. Nancy Creamer, et al. USDA NIFA AFRI. 2013-17. $3.9 million.
NCSU Compost Training Facility. Sherman. Wake County Commercial Waste Reduction Grant. 2013. $1,500.
Waste Management and Irrigation Water Management. Grabow, Shah, and Sherman. NC Cooperative Extension. 2011. $1,669.
Pilot Project for Value-Added Product Development for Solid Waste Generated on Swine Farms. Co-Project Collaborator with Williams, Rice, Murray, and Renkow. USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant. 2006-09. $376,988.
Development of Marketable By-Products From Alternative Swine Waste Treatment Technologies. Co-Project Director with Humenik, Classen, Chen, and Zering. GoldenLeaf, Inc. 2004. $200,000.
Comprehensive NPS Pollution Control Training for North Carolina. Co-Project Director with Spooner, Hoover, Lindbo, Lombardo, McLaughlin, Shaffer, and Sheffield. Environmental Protection Agency. 2002-05. $315,000.
Vermicomposting Animal Manures. CALS Animal Waste Management Programs. 2001-03. $10,000.
Comprehensive NPS Pollution Control Training for North Carolina. Co-Project Director with Spooner, Hoover, Lindbo, Lombardo, McLaughlin, Shaffer, and Sheffield. Environmental Protection Agency. 2001-03. $250,000.
Vermicomposting as an Animal Waste Management Component. Classen, J., Rice, M., & Sherman, R. Environmental Protection Agency. 1996-01. $40,000.
Sustainability Education. Sherman, R. CEMP 18 funds, N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. 1998-99. $400.
The North Carolina Storm Drain Stenciling Project and Project HERO. Hammett, W., Sherman, R., Mojonnier, C., Robertson, G., & Jennings, G. Environmental Protection Agency. 1996-99. $61,730.
Solid Waste Managment Education. Sherman, R. CEMP 18 Funds, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1997-1998. $2,535.
Evaluating Residential and Community Water Quality and Waste Management Programs. Co-Project Director with NCCES State Major Program Team. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1996-97. $5,500.
Promoting and Measuring Program Impacts in Residential and Community Water and Waste Management. Co-Project Director with NCCES State Major Program Team. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1996-97. $5,000.
SMP-18 Homepage Maintenance and Updating. Co-Project Director with NCCES State Major Program Team. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1996-97. $2,500.
Self-Directed Learning Modules in Residential and Community Water and Waste Management. Co-Project Director with NCCES State Major Program Team. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1995-96. $6,000.
Reducing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste: A Curriculum for Community Solid Waste Managers. Sherman, R. National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities. 1994-95. $15,088.
Rowan County Solid Waste Management Plan. Rubin, A.R. & Sherman, R. 1994-95. $48,860.
Used Oil Recycling Education and Collection Program. Hammett, W., Sherman, R., Roberson, G., & McCracken, C. Community Resource Development, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service. 1994-95. $12,000.
Used Oil Recycling. Hammett, W., Sherman, R., & Roberson, G. Water Quality Initiative - Extension Service-U.S. Department of Agriculture. 1993. $4,000.
Applied Soil Ecology
Bioresource Technology
Compost Science & Utilization
International Journal of Recirculating Aquaculture
Journal Ecologia Austral
Macromolecular Bioscience
U.S. Department of Agriculture Small Business Innovation Research Program
Waste Management, Elsevier
Waste Management & Research (scientific journal of the International Solid Waste Association)
Have delivered hundreds presentations at conferences and workshops on various solid waste management topics including source reduction, composting, vermicomposting, and recycling (see Proceedings/Invited Papers for a sample of presentations). Taught nine source reduction sections of The State of North Carolina's Recycling Coordinator's Training Course, 1991-1994. Conducted numerous workshops and training courses nationwide.
2008 - Present: North Carolina Composting Council (Vice-President)
2006 - 2009: NC Federation of Cooperative Extension Associations (President-Elect 2006; President 2007; Past-President 2008)
2002 - Present: NC Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists (Board of Directors; President-Elect 2006-07; President 2007-08; Past-President 2008-09)
1995 - 2008: NC Composting and Organics Recycling Council (Steering Committee 1996-00; 2005-08)
1993 - Present: U.S. Composting Council (Board of Directors 1993-1996)
1993: Source-separated Compost & Organics Recycling Assn. (Steering Committee)
1993: Toastmasters International; NCSU Campus Toastmasters
1991 - 1993: Tarheel Association of Energy Engineers (Vice-President, Environmental Issues)
1990 - 2007: Carolina Recycling Association
1987 - 2005: National Recycling Coalition
2009 - present: Waste Reduction & Recycling Working Group for Campus Environmental Sustainability Team
2009 - present: BAE SPA Awards Committee (Chair)
2009- 2010: Duke Lemur Center Board of Directors Education Committee
2005 - present: Eno River Trash-Free Committee (Composting Coordinator)
2007 - 2010: NC State University Dining Committee
2005 - 2009: BAE Distance Learning Committee
2004 - 2009: BAE Facilities Committee
2002: NCSU CALS Diversity Management Team
1998 - 2004: Soil and Water Environmental Technology Center
1997 - 2011: NCSU Long-Range Plan State Major Program Team: Residential & Community Water & Waste Management
1997 - 1998: Woodbin II (Board of Directors)
1993 - 1996: Rural Council, N. C. Recycling Association (Vice-President)
1993 - 1998: Construction & Demolition Debris Task Force, TJCOG
1993 - 2003: Water Quality/Waste Management Initiative Task Force, NCSU
1993 - 1996: North Carolina Source Reduction Task Force
1991 - 1998: Education Committee, North Carolina Recycling Association
1991 - 1996: NC Recycling Coordinator Training Program Advisory Comm.
1990 - 1993: Program Committee, North Carolina Recycling Association
1989 - 1990: Van Buren County Citizens for Recycling (Co-Founder)
1988 - 1990: Van Buren County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee (Vice-Chair)
1988 - 1990: Alliance for Integrated Resource Management (Co-Founder)
1988 - 1990: Southwest Michigan Greens Solid Waste Task Force
1987 - 1990: Kalamazoo County Forum Solid Waste Task Force
Television Producer, Kalamazoo Community Cable Access, Kalamazoo, MI. Co-produced weekly television cable access program Environmental Update. Co-created, researched, wrote, and identified speakers for monthly live call-in show on environmental topics including recycling, landfills, water pollution, and pesticides. Served as occasional moderator and guest speaker. 7/89 - 2/90.
Paid cash for my undergraduate and graduate education by working a variety of jobs while living on my own.
Volunteer activities: Durham Master Gardeners; docent leading tours at the Duke Lemur Center; Peer Connect Guide at Cornucopia House; homeowners association Board of Directors.