New Publication On Benefits of Adding Compost on a Small Farm

ATTRA's new publication, How to Add Compost on Your Small Farm, is your guide to the benefits of compost regardless of farm size. Compost provides nutrients to plants, improves soil structure, increases water-holding capacity, and suppresses root diseases by supporting beneficial microorganisms in the soil. Compost also increases water penetration and exchange of gases, reduces compaction, and improves soil texture.

Download it for free at NCAT's ATTRA website: https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=593

The publication is also available in Spanish: https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=594

ATTRA has related resources to check out as well, including:

"Composting - The Basics" https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=374

"Tipsheet: Compost" https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=522

Or take an in-depth look at soils in our "Soil Health Tutorial" https://attra.ncat.org/tutorials/index.php

Since 1976, the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has been helping people by championing small-scale, local and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities and protect natural resources. More information about its programs and services is available at www.ncat.org or by calling 1-800-ASK-NCAT.