Composting

Josh Nelson, a frequent contributor to Holistic Horse, recently shared news that his Agrilab Technologies, LLP, is a finalist in an unusual contest coordinated by the Unreasonable Institute. Agrilab Technologies was selected in late December as one of 50 Unreasonable Institute finalists. The first 25 businesses to raise $10,000 are the selected fellows who then receive the business mentoring, support and investment contacts to “give their ideas wings.”

Read more: Composting Friend of HH a Finalist for Environmental Innovation

Manure should be looked at as a tremendous resource, not a daily nuisance to throw in a pile behind the barn. Year-round manure and organics management helps protect the environment in a multitude of ways.

Those of us who own and manage animals still need to process manure and organic barn residuals during the cold weather months, whether it be spoiled hay, stall gleanings or food leftovers hiding in the refrigerator from that last barn party.

Read more: Winter Composting Strategies

Composting is now accepted as an environmentally safe and sound method for managing the carcass disposal of our deceased animals. Over the last decade, several events have forced the livestock industry to explore, develop and perfect new and safe methods for carcass disposal and remediation.

Read more: An Organic Farewell for our Equine Companions

Horse manure on its own is the ideal blend of carbon and nitrogen necessary to make superb compost.

Read more: Pasture Management 101 - Maintaining a Healthy Environment for Your Horse

Bedding for Stalls

Have you considered the cost of convenience? If you have more than 5 horses and are using bagged shavings, you are aiding heavily in polluting our planet. 

Read more: Recycling Tips

The beautiful thing about heat recovery technology is that it is win/win for everyone. In many cases, local or state agencies and Natural Resource Conservation Services are willing to cover a portion of the cost.

Read more: Turn Your Manure into Money