About Land Application

Land application allows the reuse of various byproducts. Many things that are sometimes thought of as wastes can be used as a fertilizer, liming agent, or as an amendment to improve the soil. When the nutrients or other contituents of a by-product are reused in agriculture, it helps farmers by providing lower cost inputs, and helps society be closing production loops and diverting materials from landfills.

For example, the US Environmental Protection Agency estimates 70% of the waste going to landfills is organic material (something that was once living). Much of this organic material can be used to help rebuild depleted soils and increase soil fertility. This is particularly important in Georiga where our soils have been farmed for a long period of time and are naturally low in organic matter. Increasing soil organic matter has water quality benefits ( See Soil Quality).

The land application program has provided technical support for industries and local governments interested in beneficial reuse of by-products in agriculture. We have also worked with farmers and agricultural professionals who are interested in using by-products.

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