Compost Technical Assistance Program
Funded by Berkshire Conservation District through Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Basic & Innovation "Resilient Soils Campaign" DCS Contract Ref# DC95
Your Legal Name
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E-mail
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Total Acres under management
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Total acres in NoTill management
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Annual Farm income
More than $75,000
More than $35,000
More than $18,000
More than $3,000
Less than $1,000
Have you used compost in your operation before?
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Yes, in the last 3 years
Yes, annually
No
Soil test results showing above 2% organic matter submitted and received within the last 18 months is a requirement of this application. Depending on your soil type, organic matter should be between 1-5%, with 4% being ideal. Please send in your results, or indicate when you may have results.
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I plan to test this year and will submit results by July 1st 2025
I plan to test and want assistance with sampling, submission, and cost*
I tested in the last 18 months and will send results via email
Please contact me for written results
The following local compost suppliers have joined the program (listed North to South). If you do not see your preferred supplier listed here, please select other and contact the Program Manager at 413-347-9503.
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Second Chance Composting, Adams MA
Holiday Brook Farm, Dalton MA
Meadow Farm, Lee MA
Stanton Home, Great Barrington MA
McEnroe, Millerton NY
Other
Farmer history, years owning a farm business
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Over 10 years
Under 10 years
What practices do you use for soil health?
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No till
Reduced tillage
Cover cropping
Compost
Manure
Crop rotation
Annual soil testing
pH monitoring, liming as needed
This program provides up to $200 in compost to each producer. Depending on the supplier, prices range from $50-100/cy. Please indicate your method of delivery or pick up, and if further assistance is desired.
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I will have compost delivered, meeting the minimum from the supplier
I will pick up the compost
I want assistance with acquiring the compost once ordered
What additional resources, funding, or consultation would make a difference in building towards your soil health goals?
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American Farmland Trust is in their second year of the New England Soil Health Survey. This program provides: No-cost Cornell Assessment of Soil Health (CASH) analysis on up to three fields per farmer• Farmers of all types and sizes located in CT, VT, NH, and MA are eligible to participate• Participants are required to take the New England Social Dynamics of Soil Health Survey: https://tinyurl.com/NESoilHealthSurvey
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