Animal Mortality Composting Demo
Event Details
Date
November 6, 2025
Time
10am - 12pm
Location
Philips Family Farm
1809 Brant Rd
Brant, NY 140111
Cost
General Registration : Free
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramKelly Torrey
585-268-7644 ext 10
email Kelly Torrey
Animal Mortality Composting Demo
Join us as we demonstrate the proper ways to run your animal mortality compost pile. We will share how to:
•Properly site and design a pad
•Select materials to construct a bioactive pile
•Add livestock to the pile
•Evaluate pile success
•Identify common pitfalls to proper composting
•Available opportunities to get assistance with designing and constructing pads and piles.
This event is free and registration is required.
For questions, reach out to Kelly Torrey at 585-268-7644 ext 10 or klb288@cornell.edu
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