stall waste resource
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Discussion of manure pile management, composting, alternative bedding for reduced stall waste.TRANSCRIPT
Stall Waste:What a Resource!
Overview Manure management Composting basics
A molehill is easy . . .
. . . but a mountain may not be.
Bedding Reduction Stall mats Frequent picking Shredded paper,
sawdust pellets
Be a filer, not a piler
Composting Basics Right spot Air Water Balance carbon and nitrogen Range of material sizes
Choose the right spot
Air Controls bacterial
activity Removes heat Can relieve odor
problems
Water
Key compost ingredient
Not enough? Or too much?
Materials Mix Promotes air flow. Reduces need for
turning.
Carbon and Nitrogen Carbon: carbohydrates Nitrogen: proteins Good balance promotes efficient
composting.
Not all carbons are created equal.
Basic Compost Recipe 4 parts brown stuff (carbon) 1 part green stuff (nitrogen) Water Air
Apply compost to actively growing pastures.
Most Important Point Keep your compost pile covered to control
water and nutrients.
Linda J. Brewer
Oregon State University
Extension Small Farms Work Group
Corvallis Oregon
541-737-1408