The equine industry is undoubtedly a tremendous contributor to New Jersey agriculture resulting in an estimated economic impact exceeding $1.1 billion annually. The equine industry also contributes ...

Urban farming is on the rise, and within this growing movement, Black farmers are playing a crucial role in revitalizing communities, improving food access, and promoting sustainability. One essential ...

Composting is a resourceful way to recycle the food scraps and yard debris you generate at home all year long and manage waste more sustainably. Photo by Bethany O’Hagan I want you all to know about ...

A new study reports that specially engineered biochar can significantly improve compost quality by reducing nitrogen loss and accelerating the ...

Composting at home has many benefits, from enriching the soil with nutrients to reducing methane emissions by diverting food waste from landfills. People typically compost fruit peels, vegetable ...

Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that New York State Compost Awareness Week begins today. Compost Awareness Week raises awareness statewide of the ...

While composting provides soil amendments for landscaping and gardens, its benefits extend beyond local residents’ yards. Composting not only reduces waste that goes into the landfill, it can also ...

International Compost Awareness Week, or ICAW, is an opportunity to share the many benefits of composting. Investment in additional composting infrastructure can provide economic growth and jobs, ...

I know composting is good for our environment. Outside of creating a healthier soil environment for plants, what other benefits does composting provide our community? Thank you for the great question.

Want to take your garden to the next level? Composting benefits the environment, plus, it’s a fun way to nourish your plants for the best growth possible. If you’re new to composting, I talked to ...