How Do Farmer’s Create Nutrient-Dense Soil? One of the most
important steps in growing food for Pat Herbert of Herbert
Family Organic Farm is spreading his homemade compost over his
68 acres at the end of the harvest season. Last week after the
last of winter squashes were picked up from the fields and the
remnants worked in to the ground, Pat set out to cover the land
with this nutrient-dense ‘dirt’ as the last step of his annual
farming routine before he puts the beds to rest for the winter.
Controlled Microbial Composting is a mouthful and if you aren’t
of the scientific mind, the phrase can seem daunting. Listening
to Pat explain what this recipe contains and its purpose is well
worth enduring for the simple fact that while there are many
theories and methods of making compost, one can easily be
convinced this recipe is an important element to why Herbert’s
end product – those sweet carrots, extra pungent onions and
savory winter squashes – all house extra rich, delicious
flavors. Pat met the founders of