Compost

Creating and using compost on the farm, garden, or ranch is an important way to build soil health, fertilize, and utilize food waste or manure effectively. There are many ways to compost, including hot composting, cold composting, and vermicomposting (using worms).

Newer methods such as the Johnson-Su static method of composting, as well as brewing compost to make biologically active compost tea, are some other ways people utilize compost to add microbial life to the soil.

Organic rules and regulations encourage the use of compost as a soil amendment but have specific practices and requirements for compost production and use that are important to be aware of. Find practical ATTRA resources here to learn the best ways you can adapt the practice of composting for your operation.