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Composting Old Manure

Frequently Asked Questions
"I have a large volume of old horse manure. Would I be able to compost this in an O2Compost system?" ANSWER: It is unlikely that we can generate much heat with manure that has been sitting for more than six to eight we...
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What Size System Do I Need?

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The size of one of our equestrian compost systems is based on the projected monthly volume of manure plus stall bedding that is generated. Once that has been calculated, the other important factors (bin size, number of b...
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Compost Pile Fire Hazard

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"Do your designs require a fire suppression plan?" ANSWER: Do fires happen at compost facilities? Yes, but not with our smaller bin systems. Fires can occur at large composting facilities as the result of spontaneous...
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Manure Management Tools

It goes without saying that collecting horse manure is critical to maintaining the horses' health and managing odors (ammonia) and flies around the farm. Collecting the manure from the pastures can be accomplished in sev...
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Five Pillars of Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
The word "sustainability" has become common in our day-to-day conversation but the meaning and depth of the word is often overlooked. A cursory internet search reveals that the word "sustainability" is used to describe...
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Compost Appearance & Quality

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
"Why is our compost not very uniform, not very black, and still contains large sawdust particles? We mostly use wood pellet bedding." STALL BEDDING: It is good that you are using wood pellet bedding because you general...
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Training Program Details

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What's included in our Training Programs and how we work with new clients Our Training Programs include four component parts: The design of your compost system An aeration equipment package A training manual Unl...
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Why ASP

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
Aerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting uses an electric blower to induce intermittent airflow into the compost pile, thereby eliminating the need to turn the pile. With ASP Composting, we are able to maintain aerobic ...
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Pile Temperatures

Frequently Asked Questions, Composting 101
"What am I looking for when I take my compost pile temperatures?" Our primary goal is for your compost to reach and exceed 131°F for at least three days. This is referred to as a "Process to Further Reduce Pathog...
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Turned Windrows vs. ASP

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Turning windrows is a time consuming process requiring labor, equipment, and fuel. With the turned windrow method, piles return to an anaerobic condition well within an hour. When the piles are turned, odors can be ...
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