The latest changes at Vermont Natural Ag Products, Inc...

Spring 2000:
We constructed a new 2- acre compost pad to help us increase our production.   The pad is constructed out of "shot rock" from the quarry next door.

The new compost pad under construction

Summer 2000, 2001:
We laid soils on the compost pad in the Summer of 2000. 
In addition, to keep up with demand, we built three additional pads through the 2001 fiscal year and are currently using them all.
The new compost pad in use

2002:
We constructed a collection pond next to our new compost pads to catch rain/snow runoff from the compost pads.  This helps to prevent compost and compost leachate from reaching nearby streams. It also allows the nutrients to be added back to the composting piles when additional moisture is need to make premium compost.
Our new collection pond

2002:
We purchased a used turner to help the process of aerating (adding oxygen) to the piles. Previously, we turned the composting piles by using a front end loader. This was very time consuming and didn't fluff the pile very well. The turner fluffs the pile, takes the outside material and puts it into the center of the pile, and does the process much more rapidly.  All making for a better, more uniform compost.
Our new turner

Vermont Natural Ag Products, Inc.
297 Lower Foote Street
Middlebury, VT 05753

Phone: 800-639-4511
Phone: 802-388-1137
Fax: 802-388-1135

Email: moodoovt@sover.net

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