Are you a backyard farmer with a flock of chickens or a small herd of goats, horses, llamas, or maybe a cow? Learn how to properly dispose of your feathered or furry friends’ manure. Join us to learn how composting manure can benefit your garden, our waterways, your budget, and the planet. In this presentation,…

Vermicomposting (worm composting) has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate, and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months.…

Learn how you can save money and reduce pests by composting your livestock manure! Composting manure helps protect your local watershed, prevents pollution in waterways, and produces a fantastic soil amendment. Composting is easy and inexpensive and can help reduce flies, odors, and waterway contamination. Using composted manure on your garden and landscaping will also…

What is an Aerated Static Pile (ASP)? ASPs offer a simple and cost-effective method for composting organic materials. These contained systems force air through compost piles via ground-level pipes, encouraging rapid decomposition without the need to turn the piles! The system we will discuss is perfect for land with a small number of livestock (for…