Aerobic composting – the biochemical decomposition of organic
matter in sewage sludge or manure into carbon dioxide and water
by microorganisms in the presence of air. Agricultural water –
water used in the growing environment (for example: field,
vineyard or orchard) for agronomic reasons. It includes water
used for irrigation, transpiration control (cooling), frost
protection, or as a carrier for fertilizers and pesticides.
Typical sources of agricultural water include flowing surface
waters from rivers, streams, irrigation ditches, open canals,
impoundments (such as ponds, reserviors and lakes), wells and
municipal supplies. Agricultural worker – any person that
undertakes cultivation, packing or harvesting of fresh fruits
and vegetables. Anaerobic composting – the biochemical
decomposition of organic matter in sewage sludge or manure into
methane gas and carbon dioxide and water by microorganisms in
the absence of air. Broadcast – to apply fertilizer in all
directions by scattering. Buffer strip – also re