Discover the secrets to creating nutrient-rich chicken compost and learn how to use it effectively to plant garlic and more!

BLACKVILLE – Necessity was the mother of invention when it comes to Humble Acres Organics in Blackville, its owners say. Chicken farmer Tim McCormick and his son, Kevin, said they trusted in the ...

To minimize risk of bacterial infection, wait 120 days before chicken-enriched compost is spread on the garden, Amsden added; fall applications make good sense in Vermont.

Composting is a far more appropriate solution to the problem of poultry manure management. Compost has no odour and can easily be sold. Once compost has been tested by the relevant authorities, it can ...

What are the benefits of raising chickens? In a word, poop! Learn how to put chicken manure as fertilizer to use in your garden. Fresh, nutritious eggs and homegrown roast chicken dinners are ...

Chicken manure is a rich source of ... nutrient-rich soil that only a marriage of compost and chickens can produce. My chicken-and-composting journey began when I flew to Florida to ride out ...

Dan Rodricks’ recent column urged the new governor to get a large-scale poultry waste incinerator built on the Eastern Shore (“Larry Hogan has a chance to be a green governor,” De… ...

A free workshop on how to compost chicken manure will run from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, in the Central Park Gardens near Third and B streets. A Yolo County Master Gardener will ...