Dr. Doug Collins joined Dillon Honcoop on #TheFarmingShow to talk about our #DigIntoCompost campaign.
Dr. Collins and Dillion talk about the campaign and some best practices whether you are composting on a small or large scale. 🌱
🎧 savefamilyfarming.org/wsu-hi…
ALT screenshot of the save family farming interview with doug collins: new episode, WSU highlights compost research, benefits. Dr. doug collins, soil scientist at WSU's CSANR talks about the #DigIntoCompost campaign on the farming show. Doug is pictured in the center wearing a plaid shirt with tree branches in the background.
💰Compost isn’t just good for the soil—it’s good for the economy.
A WSU report explores how compost buy-back programs could support farmers, sequester carbon, & grow local markets. ♻️🌾
See the Read➡️link at the top: csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compo…#DigIntoCompost#SoilHealth
ALT The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "compost buy-back programs could build soil carbon while stimulating Washington's economy" in white letters over the top of the photo.
ALT The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "by investing in compost markets and creating incentives, Washington could support both environmental and economic goals" in white letters over the top of the photo.
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The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "Ready to #DigIntoCompost to learn more? Find the study on our website: https://csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compost/" in white letters over the top of the photo.
💰Compost isn’t just good for the soil—it’s good for the economy.
A WSU report explores how compost buy-back programs could support farmers, sequester carbon, & grow local markets. ♻️🌾
See the Read➡️link at the top: csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compo…#DigIntoCompost#SoilHealth
ALT The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "compost buy-back programs could build soil carbon while stimulating Washington's economy" in white letters over the top of the photo.
ALT The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "by investing in compost markets and creating incentives, Washington could support both environmental and economic goals" in white letters over the top of the photo.
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The back end of a green truck backed up to a large compost pile with the words "Ready to #DigIntoCompost to learn more? Find the study on our website: https://csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compost/" in white letters over the top of the photo.
💰 Is #compost worth the cost? For some farms—yes!
Compost can be a valuable resource for mixed vegetables & raspberries. But for wheat & blueberries, the cost may be too high.
🔗 Find the blog post under “Municipal – Cost and Value”: csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compo…#DigIntoCompost
ALT A compost bin with food scraps and the words "compost can be worth the cost - if it goes to the right crops in the right places."
This week, we are highlighting how composting is an act of #ClimateResilience. Did you know #compost can increase soil’s water holding capacity? It not only saves water but supports crops during dry spells.
#DigIntoCompost
This week, we are highlighting how composting is an act of #ClimateResilience. Did you know #compost can increase soil’s water holding capacity? It not only saves water but supports crops during dry spells.
#DigIntoCompost
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Calling all soil lovers! Tyler from Brier Patch Farm is getting real about composting on the farm: What worked, what didn’t, & why patience is the secret ingredient. His story is part of the movement #DigIntoCompost to build better soil from the ground up #SoilHealth#FarmerVoice
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CSANR is ready to help you #DigIntoCompost. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting work with compost as a primary solution to common problems, & how we can improve compost through continued regional research. Ready to dig in?
#wsuCSANR#sustainableagriculture#compost
ALT It’s that time — birds are chirping, seeds are starting, and field work is just getting underway. With all the prep work in gear, you might be thinking about using compost in your home garden, your ag operation, or thinking about a bit of research field work around compost usage.
ALT Good news! CSANR is ready to help you hashtag#DigIntoCompost. Through the next few weeks, we will be highlighting work with compost as a primary solution to common problems, and how we can improve compost through continued regiona
ALT Ready to dig in? Join us at: https://csanr.wsu.edu/dig-into-compost/ and start learning more about compost and the development of compost research programs with CSANR!