Expert guidance on establishing composting operations, equipment design, and process optimization.
Let us help you establish an on-farm composting operation that improves your soil.
Complete support for your composting journey
We show you how compost can benefit your existing fertility programs and improve soil health.
We assist in establishing composting operations on your property from start to finish.
We help design systems and obtain the right equipment for your scale and needs.
We instruct your team on the composting process to ensure quality results.
Why growers are adding compost to their fertility programs
We evaluate your operation, available materials, and goals for composting.
We design a composting system appropriate for your scale and materials.
We help source the right equipment—turners, screens, thermometers, etc.
Your team learns proper composting techniques for consistent quality.
We help integrate finished compost into your overall fertility program.
Common farm feedstocks include grape pomace, vegetable culls, cover crop residue, manure, and green waste. The key is balancing carbon-rich (browns) and nitrogen-rich (greens) materials. We help you evaluate available materials and design recipes that produce quality finished compost.
California regulations depend on scale and materials. Small on-farm operations using only agricultural materials may qualify for exemptions. Larger operations or those accepting off-farm materials may need permits from Regional Water Quality Control Boards. We help navigate these requirements.
Active composting typically takes 3-6 months, followed by a curing period. Windrow systems with regular turning can finish faster than static piles. Temperature and moisture management are critical—proper technique produces stable, mature compost ready for field application.
Minimum equipment includes a thermometer and moisture meter. Most operations benefit from a loader or tractor with bucket for pile management. Larger operations may need windrow turners, screens for sizing, and irrigation for moisture control. We help right-size equipment to your scale.
Application rates typically range from 2-10 tons per acre depending on soil conditions and crop needs. Low organic matter soils benefit from higher initial rates. Established programs often apply 2-4 tons annually for maintenance. We recommend rates based on your soil tests and goals.
Contact us to discuss how we can help you establish a successful composting operation.