Don't Bag it... Compost It!!

Project Overview

FNE94-044
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 1994: $2,100.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1995
Region: Northeast
State: Vermont
Project Leader:

Commodities

  • Vegetables: beans, cucurbits, peas (culinary)

Practices

  • Crop Production: fertilizers
  • Production Systems: organic agriculture
  • Soil Management: composting, soil analysis, soil quality/health

    Proposal summary:

    To assist in the reduction of solid waste in our landfills and reduce the use of expensive fertilizers by composting leaves to use as a fertilizer in my organic vegetable garden.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.