Agreement Number
10-138
Awardee Name
WNC Communities
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Innovative composting for western North Carolina livestock facility
Awardee State/Territory
North Carolina
Involved States/territories
North Carolina
Award Year
2010
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$62,342.00
Production/Use
Animal Agriculture and Husbandry
Resource Concern (Broad)
Soil
Water
Resource Concern (Specific)
Manure management
Nutrients
Pathogens
Soil Health
Water Quality
Conservation Practice(s)
Nutrient Management
Waste Treatment
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate innovation by applying proven composting technology to a large livestock market and by creating compost suitable for use in various farms to reduce manure management.
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
No
Awardee Technical Contact Name
LT Ward