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ON-FARM COMPOSTING

By Seth Davis
In Compost, crops, homestead, how-to, land ownership, market farming, soil management
13 Min read
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Is it worth the effort to make your own compost on a small-scale farm? If you decide that it’s not, what do you do with your old crop residue?  Most would agree that it’s often not feasible to create enough compost to meet all the fertility needs of your farm, especially on a small piece of land. This is especially true for those trying to increase the organic matter in their soil, or for...

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BUILDING BEDS WITH THE DEEP COMPOST MULCH SYSTEM

By Seth Davis
In crops, homestead, how-to, land ownership, market farming, soil management
11 Min read
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After exploring what the deep compost mulch system is, looking at the pros and cons, and how to source your compost, it’s time to get into the details of building deep compost beds from start to finish. The ideal progression of steps is as follows: 1. Leveling the Ground & Ensuring Good Drainage2. Test & Amend the Soil3. Preparing Soil with Silage TarpsOccultationWater Before...

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