Compost Area
Growing concerns relating to land degradation, the inappropriate use of inorganic fertilizers, atmospheric pollution, soil health, soil biodiversity, and sanitation have rekindled global interest in organic recycling practices such as composting. The potential of composting facilities to turn waste materials into a farm and community resource makes it an attractive proposition. Composting offers benefits such as enhanced soil productivity and soil health that engender increased agricultural productivity, improved soil biodiversity reduced ecological risk and a better environment.
The Eldredge Farm is a licensed compost producer and our compost area provides for the environmentally friendly disposal for waste items reducing the impact on landfills and producing something that is valuable to our needs. Most commonly used in the compost area are fall leaves, lawn clippings and animal manure.
Seasoned oak firewood is available for sale to our members. |  |
