Composting materials and methods of producing the same

A method of composting organic waste material, the method comprising:

• (a) forming a composting pile comprising a first layer including woodchips and a second layer including an organic fertilizer, wherein the second layer is formed on top of the first layer;
• (b) adding organic waste material on top of the second layer to form a composting pile;
• (c) mixing the composting pile to initiate a composting process;
• (d) adding organic waste material to the composting pile;
• and
• (e) maturing the organic waste material to obtain a compost, wherein the maturing step includes (1) a first thermophilic stage lasting about 3 to about 4 weeks during which time the composting pile is maintained at a temperature of about 65° C. to about 72° C., (2) a second thermophilic stage lasting for about 1 to about 2 months during which the composting pile is maintained at a temperature of about 55° C. to about 65° C., and (3) a mesophilic stage wherein the composting pile is maintained at a temperature of about 10° C. to about 55° C. for a period of about 2 to about 6 months.