Adams Land & Cattle (ALCC) has announced their sixth annual Adams Compost Days, where they will share nutrient-rich and organic compost with local gardeners. On May 3, 4, and 10, residents can bring buckets and stop at the loadout facility just north of the South Lot entrance on Highway 21 outside of Broken Bow.
Manure from cattle at ALCC is broken down and turned into a valuable compost product that increases the nutrients and water-holding capacity of soils. The material is turned 3 to 5 times, which allows the surface area to be exposed to oxygen and the raw material to quickly heat over 120 degrees, which is the temperature needed to kill any weed seeds. The end product is nutrient-rich and odorless compost.
“With our continued focus on sustainability and recycling natural resources, the composting process creates a great product for the health of the soil,” said Abram Babcock, president of Adams. “We know that many of our neighbors enjoy planting gardens and we thought this would be a great way to give back to our community.”
- Saturday May 3rd, 9 AM to 1 PM
- Sunday May 4th, Noon to 3 PM
- Saturday May 10th, 9 AM to 1 PM
ALCC said that dates may be rescheduled or canceled pending weather as well as availability of compost. The ALCC website and Facebook page can be referenced for more information.
