Farm - Crafted Compost is produced by Champlain Valley Compost Co. (CVCC) in collaboration with several Vermont Farms. Starting with high quality dairy, poultry and horse manure CVCC creates optimum conditions for beneficial compost organisms to transform these raw ingredients into a superior soil amendment.

Farm - Crafted Compost is made from 100% animal manure which has long been prized for its high nutrient content and fertility-enhancing properties. And unlike some agricultural composts which are simply "aged" manure, the "turned-windrow" composting method used by CVCC ensures the high temperatures needed to kill weed seeds and pathogens. Having a pleasant earthy aroma, Farm-Crafted Compost is ideal for vegetables, flowers, trees, shrubs and lawns.

Generous applications of compost will increase the moisture-holding capacity of sandy soil and will improve the drainage and aeration of heavy clay soil. "Feeding the soil" with compost also provides a steady supply of humus and essential nutrients resulting in more vigorous plants with greater resistance to disease, pests and drought. Using compost to maintain soil fertility often eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides with their inherent environmental and health hazards.

Purchasing compost made from surplus manure also redistributes valuable nutrients to gardens and farms where they are needed. And with a percentage of all revenue returned to CVCC's partner farms, customers are also supporting local agriculture.

Horsfords is proud to support this collaborative effort by offering bulk Farm-Crafted Compost by CVCC here at the nursery for pick-up or, for your convenience, we will gladly deliver any amount.