1. Agri-science Mr. Bailey
Composting...What is it?
Agri-science
Mr. Bailey

2. Behold the two bags!!!

3. What do these two bags have in common?
Soon the leaf lifter will become topsoil
Both soils containing living organisms

4. Compost
Organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as a fertilizer and soil amendment.

5. Decompose
rot: to break down organic matter from a complex to a simpler form, mainly through the action of fungi and bacteria

6. What does this do for the environment?
Compost can be rich in nutrients
Ecosystems:
Erosion control
Land and stream reclamation
Wetland construction
Landfill cover

7. Research Time!!! What is needed to make a productive compost pile?
Groups of 3-4
Data sheets (answer pages 1-2 only)