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Benefits of Compost

Composting stabilizes manure to create an excellent soil amendment with the following benefits:

 

·Reduces parasites and human pathogens

·Reduces weed seeds

·Adds organic matter

·Reduces odor

·Reduces volume by 50%

·Acts as a slow-release fertilizer

·Keeps nitrogen from leaching to groundwater

·Saves money




 


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