Transferring compost technology to the farming community

Article Abstract:

The Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the West Virginia Soil Conservation Agency has conducted a demonstration project to transfer composting technology to the farming community. The demonstration project also aimed to develop non-traditional markets for poultry litter. The project showed how poultry manure and hardwood dust from sawmills can be converted into high quality compost.

Wood wastes, Wood waste, Animal waste, Animal wastes

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Fairways and greens broaden base for compost demand

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on the services provided by ERTH Products L.L.C., a Georgia-based biosolids composter. The company's products are being used to fertilize turfgrasses of golf courses within the Atlanta region as an alternative to reed sedge peat.

Georgia, Product information, Waste management, Maintenance and repair, Golf courses, ERTH Products L.L.C.

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