Awardee Name
Rodale Institute
Grant Type
State
Project Title
Demonstration of improved compost management
Awardee State/Territory
Pennsylvania
Involved States/territories
Pennsylvania
Award Year
2011
End Date
Award Amount
$73,078.00
Project Background
Demonstration of a modified temperature regime in composting (turning as temperature requires, not at a fixed schedule) that produces a material that enhances the beneficial biotic populations, nutrient retention and nutrient cycling. The compost was spreaded on farm fields and using lysimeters leachate samples were collected and analyzed for water quality.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No