Compost piles allow farms to save significant costs and recycle their organic materials. There is no need to purchase new compost every season, as your farm is likely equipped with most of what you...
The best compost is one that is nutrient rich and produced quickly, and aerated and turned windrow composting can create this resource. Entities that require such high-quality compost are mostly large-scale farms. The more...
Composting can be done on a variety of scales, from small-scale systems in urban apartments to large-scale systems for industrial farms. There are a variety of techniques and approaches depending on your goals for...
When it comes to composting waste materials on-site, it can be difficult to decide which process to choose. Doing large-scale composting on-site allows a business to greatly reduce the amount of waste that requires...
Compost is a critical ingredient for any farmer that allows them to keep their fields healthy. Composting is the process that transforms raw organic residues into a “humus-like” material. Microorganisms break down the organic...
Windrow composting using compost turners is a method by which farmers manage their dairy waste economically and efficiently. Mass composting enables farmers to reduce storage and upkeep costs, while increasing the efficiency of their...
Americans have healthy appetites and as a nation we often buy more food than we can eat. As we whittle down what is in the refrigerator, there is no way we can eat everything...
The greenest grass grows because it comes from the most fertile of soil. The secret to keeping soil healthy and productive for growing everything from grass to consumer crops is to blend it with...
Municipal composting is having a big impact on the health of the nation’s landfills. Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that up to 65 percent of yard trimmings are being composted in...
It is estimated that municipalities compost up to 65 percent of grass and yard trimmings including tree branches, bushes, and leaves. However, nearly 60 million tons of solid waste that could be composted is...
