THE ABC's of Organic Soil Amendments
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- February 10, 2022
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The use of organic materials to improve soil productivity is not novel or new. The idea of using organic amendments in soils to increase productivity has a long and proven history worldwide. The practice increases available food, improves the environment, and recovers value from materials that might otherwise pose a disposal problem. "Organic" simply means that the material is carbon-based, as are all living organisms and their waste products. (5 pages)
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