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One barrier to composting is the assumption that it takes a large backyard setup to do it "right." ...

Lanette Sobel checks on the progress of a compost pile at Fertile Earth Worm Farm. New county proposals could clear the way for small-scale composting operations like hers. D.A. Varela ...

Compost can make soil healthier, more fertile and more absorbent. When scaled city- or state-wide, it can extend the life of landfills, create jobs, support local agriculture by keeping those ...