Learn how to start and maintain an effective composting system that fits your farm’s size, style, and equipment while reducing input costs.

With this step by step introduction from Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management, you will learn the core principles of composting, such as how to balance greens and browns, choose the right compost system for your farm, as well as simple techniques to improve soil quality while diverting organic residuals in your local community by composting collaboratively.

Whether you operate a small farm, or manage a larger agricultural operation, this guide provides practical composting methods you can put to work right away.

With these troubleshooting tips, you’ll gain confidence in your composting operation by knowing how and when to test your moisture levels, turn your pile, or adjust your ratio of greens and browns.

For more resources to manage organic materials on your farm, visit the New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education website: https://cals.cornell.edu/ny-center-or…

For more information about Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management, visit the website: https://www.recycletompkins.org