Episode Synopsis "Sustainability: Turning Waste Shells into Compost - Part 1"

When a hulling and shelling operation leaves you with a literal mountain of almond shells without commercial value, what are you suppose to do with it? Guest Brian Bly, Director of Farm Operations at Hart Farms, lends us his expertise and helps break down (pun intended) the why's and how's of making compost and the vast and unexpected benefits it can have in orchards. Join us for this two part investigation into 'black gold.'

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