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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. soil science
  3. soil management
  4. fertilizers
  5. organic fertilizers
  6. composts
  1. Farms, Agricultural Production Systems
  2. soil management
  3. fertilizers
  4. organic fertilizers
  5. composts

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composts

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Definition

  • Information Organic residues, or a mixture of organic residues and soil, which have been piled, moistened, and allowed to undergo biological decomposition for use as a fertilizer.

    Source: Agriculture Fact Book, USDA

    Type: Concept definition

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