UNH biology student (and solid waste management enthusiast), Patrick Kaplan ’20, covers the basics of composting. Patrick also shares his conversation with UNH’s Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, Dr. John Aber, who is not only a leader in sustainable agriculture but an expert in making the most of compost. 

Resources:

·         HB 1704 (2020): http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/bill_status/billText.aspx?sy=2020&id=2245&txtFormat=html 

·         Composting at the UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNTX5vqN2Fs 

·         BioCycle Article on Heat Recovery from Aerated Static Pile Compost at UNH: https://www.biocycle.net/heat-recovery-from-compost/   

·         UNH resource on making compost: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/composting-home-gardener-fact-sheet 

·         UNH resource on buying compost: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/purchasing-compost-tip-sheet 

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