A Practical Approach to Mortality Composting

A Practical Approach to Mortality Composting

Includes a Comparison of Costs for Composting vs. Rendering 

Time: Wednesday, March 12th 12 noon (free lunch) OR 6:00 pm (free dinner) (same program at each time)

Location: Hoss’s Steak and Sea House 1235 E Main St., Annville, PA 17003

Topics include:

1. Mortality Composting -Presented by Dr. Gregory Martin, Penn State Cooperative Extension

• Looks at all legal ways for mortality disposal, but highlights composting
  

• Explains the science behind composting
  

• Gives practical pictures and examples      
  

2. Technical & Financial Assistance -Presented by Heather Smeltz, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

• Highlights technical assistance available from NRCS
  

• Looks at the cost associated with mortality disposal
  

• Highlights financial aid options available for disposal of mortality 
  

3. Farmer Panel  -Panelists will include Swine, Poultry, and Cattle Producers

• Producers who are currently composting will share their experiences

• Plenty of time to ask questions about composting from your fellow farmers
  

4. Vegetative Barriers -Presented by Robert Goodling, Penn State Cooperative Extension

• Vegetative barriers provide “out of sight, out of mind” neighbor protection

• Examples of fast-growing trees
  

• Odor, particulate, and emissions reduction 
  

Sponsored by the Lebanon County Conservation District and the PA Agricultural Ombudsman Program

RSVP: There is no cost to attend this meeting, but RSVPs are REQUIRED. 

Please contact the Lebanon County Conservation District at 717-272-3908, ext. 116, or email lynette.gelsinger@pa.nacdnet.net by Friday, March 7th.