Have you ever tried to build your own compost pile? There are a variety of different methods you can follow. Often, we hear experts describe compost as containing green material and brown material. But many people are confused about what actually counts as green material. In this clip, one of our STS online course instructors - Noah Sanders of Redeeming the Dirt - explains what green material is and how to use it in your compost program on your homestead. Interested in learning more about organi

Get started composting! ♻️ Read below for more ⬇️ Creating your own compost pile environmentally friendly and incredibly rewarding. Here are the essential steps to get started! 1️⃣ Choose the Right Spot: Find a well-drained area in your yard with good air circulation and some shade. 2️⃣ Gather Your Ingredients: Collect kitchen waste (fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells) and yard waste (leaves, grass clippings) and even used chicken bedding! Avoid meat and dairy products, as they

How Composting Helps the Environment Food waste is one of the largest contributors to methane emissions—a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. When organic waste ends up in landfills, it decomposes without oxygen, producing harmful gases that accelerate climate change. But there's a simple and effective solution: hot composting. Hot composting is a natural method of breaking down organic materials like food scraps, leaves, and yard waste at high temperatures—typically between 130°