Tipsheet: Compost
Content Source: ATTRA
Resource Explained
This tipsheet, produced by ATTRA NCAT, covers composting practices for organic crop production, including USDA National Organic Program regulations for approved feedstocks, time and temperature requirements, and vermicomposting guidelines. It outlines common on-farm composting systems, application rate calculations, critical management factors, and potential contamination concerns.
Region
Midwest, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, Plains, Southeast, West/Southwest
Topic
Soil Health, Crop Nutrient Management, Post-Harvest Quality and Safety
Year Published
2015
