Composted Manure

Using Composted Poultry Manure (Litter) in Mulched Vegetable Production

George Hochmuth, Robert Hochmuth, and Rao Mylavarapu

Composting Horse Manure on Small Farms: Managing Your Compost

Erika Sakers, Mary G. Lusk, Carissa Wickens, and Caitlin Bainum

This new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is the second in a two-part series on composting horse manure on small farms. The purpose of this article is to share some how-to tips on building and managing manure compost bins. This article is intended for noncommercial horse owners. Written by Erika Sakers, Mary G. Lusk, Carissa Wickens, and Caitlin Bainum.

Manure Composting for Small Horse Farms

Erika Sakers, Mary G. Lusk, Carissa Wickens, and Caitlin Bainum

The purpose of this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences is to present the benefits of composting horse manure on small farms and to provide guidance on how to implement manure composting. This article, the first in a two-part series, is intended for recreational horse enthusiasts managing equine on small (<20 acre) farms. Written by Erika Sakers, Mary G. Lusk, Carissa Wickens, and Caitlin Bainum.

Dirty Jobs Abound in the Natural World

Erik Lovestrand

Most of us have had the displeasure of hurrying to our car, late for some appointment, climbing in, only to be assaulted by…sniff-sniff…the overpowering stench of doggy poo on a shoe. I can handle many of nature’s nasty smells pretty well but this one nearly gags me.  Imagine if this stuff never went away and […]

Helping Horse Owners Protect Florida’s Springs

Samantha Murray

Florida has nearly 400,000 horses, according to the 2018 survey by the American Horse Council. Many of these horses are managed on small-acreage farms and “ranchettes.” In North-Central Florida, the horse population is concentrated in counties with sensitive spring sheds and waterways. This means that horse owners play an important part in protecting Florida’s more […]

Getting Cabin Fever? Get outdoors and start a vegetable garden

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By BJ Jarvis A great way to break up the monotony if you are stuck at home is to grow some delicious and nutrition vegetables. Spring is the perfect time to start some relatively easy vegetables that thrive in our warm/hot days and pleasant nights. Green bean Pea (English) Pepper (all types) Sweet potato Eggplant […]