Composting on Pennsylvania farms
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Composting operations on the farms of Pennsylvania are increasing at a steady rate. Composting on these farms was started by the recycling of large amounts of cow manure produced on the farm. Farm composting can be useful in managing farm residuals, it can improve the soil, and excess compost can be sold to other sources. Beef and dairy farms, fruit and vegetables farms, Christmas tree farms and turkey and cut flower operations farms are using composting techniques.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1995
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National organic farming rule - more gray than black and white
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Issues are presented concerning the controversy which the US Department of Agriculture National Organics Program Final Rule has generated among the producers of compost. The vague nature of many parts of the rule is discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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Compost definition in new organic farming rule misses the mark
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Issues are presented concerning the definition of compost provided by the US Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The narrowness of the requirements set by National Organic Program are discussed.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2001
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