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On-Farm Methods
This Chelan, WA, orchardist
purchased a dedicated compost spreader for use in his high density
orchards. He uses several light applications per season.
 
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Modified lime spreaders
are often used to apply compost, as in this orchard replanting
situation near Brewster, WA..
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In some cases, spreading
compost by hand makes sense to maximize its placement where it
is most needed and thus minimize the tons per acre.
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Compost applied around the base
of each tree has helped these apple trees growing on a sandy
soil improve their growth. Orondo, WA.
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This vegetable producer
in Washington State built his own compost spreader from existing
equipment.
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Same as above.
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A spreader truck with balloon
tires used to apply compost near Jerome, ID.
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The compost was spread
at a rate of 3 tons/acre. Jerome, ID.
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Compost has been applied
to this vineyard operation in California.
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The 5-10 tons of compost
per acre applied to this cropland near Yakima, WA, can barely
been seen.
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Fall application of immature
compost to fields in Massachusetts.
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Small-scale equipment for
compost application used in Vermont.
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Other Application Options
This micronized
compost is an example of a specialized value-added compost product.
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Using compost as stall bedding
for livestock is an example of a unique application.
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Raw materials can be applied
directly as mulch as an alternative to composting.
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