…Richards. Nkhoma applies sustainable farming practices, such as drip irrigation and composting, to improve soil health. Through CALE, Hukama Produce receives technical support for conservation, grant writing, and tenure-building strategies….
Benefits of Composting for Farms
Learning the importance of composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours Image by thefutureis/DepositPhotos Summer Davies Seventeen-year-old Summer Davies of Florida is earning her Girl Scouts Gold Award…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press
…discovering the power of pollinators, and the importance of composting. The book is written by award-winning nonfiction children’s book author Peggy Thomas, who’s also the author of “Full of Beans:…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…work while making your shopping list and meals will get you started. Here are some of their composting insights and tips. The benefits of composting. Composting provides several benefits, including…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…conference will focus on how to start, expand, or perfect Worm composting and waste reduction. The wholesale price of worms has jumped from $15 per pound in 2020 to an…
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
…of them offer similar options whether it’s around irrigation, whole orchard recycling, composting, or engine replacement,” Roseman explained. “So, you can really talk to the staff, look at their materials…
Fresh Christmas Tree Needs to be Disposed of – or Recycled
What to do with your Christmas tree after the holiday. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Collection site for composting the live Christmas tree Now that Christmas is over…
Almond Update: Ag Burning Alternatives Funding to Help Producers
…if it’s taken offsite for another beneficial use like mulching or composting. If you’re an operation of less than 100 acres, there is an additional $100 per acre for either…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…bioremediation of wastewater and composting of solids “It’s a bit of a catch-22 though because if you say ‘well, we’ve never done that before, so we can’t get you a…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
How a vermicomposting bin can be good for your garden. That’s coming up on this Land of Ours. Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose waste and make nutrient-rich “worm manure”. Photography…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Some common composting mistakes to avoid. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composting is the ultimate recycling activity. It reduces the amount of garbage that goes into our…
Winegrape Pomace Holds Even More Value with Recent Discovery
…grape marc as a potentially functional food ingredient,” Sinrod noted. “Our research is helping to validate and investigate why we should be utilizing grape marc and not just composting it…
Supercharge Raised Gardening Beds with Keyhole Gardening
…the name) to allow for easy access to the entire plot. In the middle of the plot sits a basket for composting and watering. The planting bed can be filled…