Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: rktman

There’s a number of posters who wrongfully believe that according to organic farming methods raw manure is applied to fields, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Raw manure is a big no-no for certified organic growers. Any and all manure is supposed to be composted for a minimum of 2 years, beneficial micro-organisms digest the manure and plant material into soil building compost. In fact, when done wrong, sometimes neglected compost piles get so hot they’ll occasionally catch fire.

Of course in places like China, where the USDA is supposed to be overseeing organic methods, who knows what happens. In the U.S., most organic farmers are third party certified.


24 posted on 07/31/2017 7:43:23 AM PDT by Carthego delenda est
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies ]


To: Carthego delenda est

Not all the feces found in organic veggies is from cows - see Chipotle ...


49 posted on 07/31/2017 12:29:37 PM PDT by ByteMercenary (Healthcare Insurance is *NOT* a Constitutional right.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson