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COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY SECTOR

Unit of
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII
Competency
Module Title PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER
TECHNICAL EDUCATION and SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(MIMAROPA)
FRONTLINERS STAR CENTER, INC.
Rm 28, 2F Badjao Inn Building, 350 Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa City
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HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY- BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome!

The unit of competency, Preparing Good composting Site and Raw

materials is one of the core competencies of ORGANIC
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NCII, a course which comprises the
knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a trainee to achieve to be
eligible for an institutional and TESDA national assessments.

The module, <PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER=, contains training

materials and activities related with the skills and knowledge required
to produce organic fertilizers which include tasks such as preparing
composting area and raw materials and carrying-out composting
activities and finally, harvesting of fertilizer.

In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning

activities in order to complete each learning outcome. A Learning
Outcome has Information Sheets Self-Checks Operation Sheets
and Task/Job Sheets.

Follow and perform the activities on your own. If you have questions,
do not hesitate to ask for assistance from your Trainer.

Remember to:
 Work through all the information and complete the activities in
each section.
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in
this module.

 Most probably, your trainer will also be your supervisor or

manager. He is there to support you and show the correct way to
do things.

 You will be given plenty of opportunities to ask questions and

practice on the job. Make sure you practice your new skills
during regular work shifts. This way, you will improve your
speed, memory and your confidence.

 Use the Self-Checks, Operation Sheets or Task or Job Sheets at

the end of each section to test your own progress. Use the

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Performance Criteria Checklist or Procedural Checklist located

after the sheet to check your own performance.

 When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice,
ask your Trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment
will be recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment
Chart.

 You are need to complete this module before you can perform the
next module, Compost and harvest fertilizer.

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COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

List of Competencies

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Raise organic Raising chickens, the
AGR612301
chickens organic way
2 Produce Organic Producing vegetables
AGR611306
Vegetables from seeds to harvest
3 Produce Organic Prepare, Produce and
AGR611301
Fertilizer Use Organic fertilizers
4 Produce Organic Prepare, Produce and
Concoctions and Use Organic AGR611302
extracts concoctions
Elective Competencies
1 Raise organic hogs Raising organic hogs AGR612302
2 Raise organic small Raising organic small
AGR612303
ruminants ruminants

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to use this Competency Based Learning Materials 1
List of Competencies 3
Table of Contents 4
Module Contents 5
Learning Outcome 7
Learning Experiences 8
Information Sheet 3.1-1 9

Self-Check 3.1-1 12
Answer Key 3.1-1 14
Information Sheet 3.1-2 15

Self-check 3.1-2 17
Answer Key 3.1-2 19
Information Sheet 3.1-3 20

Self-Check 3.1-3 26
Answer Key 3.1-3 28
Task Sheet No. 3.1-4 29
Performance Criteria Checklist 3.1-4 32
References 34

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MODULE CONTENT

Qualification Title: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

Unit of PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Competency:
Module Title: PRODUCING ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Module Descriptor:

This module deals with the skills and knowledge required from an
organic farmer to prepare the materials necessary to produce organic
fertilizers and to be able to use these as a supplement for the production of
farm produce.

Introduction:
In this section we will identify all the activities that will need to be performed
in order to produce organic fertilizers. Before the actual application, ensuring
that personal protective equipment is complete to ensure there will be timely
application or fertilizers needed by the plants.
This section will also identify the tools and equipment needed, and identify
the different stages in preparing an organic fertilizer.

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this module, you must be able to:

LO1. Prepare composting area and raw materials

LO2. Compost and harvest fertilizer

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Assessment Criteria:

1. Select site based on compost fertilizer production requirements and

2. Prepare site lay-out based on location.
3. Prepare bed in accordance with production requirements
4. Gather materials based on production requirements and PNS for
organic fertilizer
5. Prepare raw materials following enterprise procedure and PNS for
organic fertilizer
6. Apply appropriate composting methods based on production
requirements
7. Monitor compost based PNS indicators of fully decomposed fertilizer
8. Check quality of harvest based on PNS indicators of fully decomposed
fertilizer
9. Carry- out processing of compost fertilizer based on production
requirement.
10. Perform record keeping according to enterprise procedure.

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1 Prepare composting area and raw

materials
CONTENTS:

1. Characteristic of Good composting site

2. Raw materials used for composting
3. Proper procedure in acquiring and preparing all raw materials
4. Tools, materials and equipment in the preparation of fertilizer

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Select site based on compost fertilizer production requirements and

2. Prepare site lay-out based on location.
3. Prepare bed in accordance with production requirements
4. Gather materials based on production requirements and PNS for organic
fertilizer
5. Prepare raw materials following enterprise procedure and PNS for organic
fertilizer
CONDITIONS:

Trainees must be provided with the following:

1. Workplace location: Area in the farm that is suitable for composting
2. Tools, accessories and supplies
 Bolo
 Shovel
 Shredder
 Raw materials with carbon and nitrogen sources
 Tarpaulin for cover
3. Training materials
 Learning packages
 Ball pen
 White board marker
 Manuals

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ASSESSMENT METHOD:

1. Written Examination
2. Demonstration
3. Observation

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Learning Outcome No. 01: Prepare composting area and raw materials

Learning Activities Special Instructions

If you have some problems on the
1. READ Information Sheet 3.1-1 information sheet, please don’t
Select good composting site hesitate to approach your facilitator.

If you feel you are knowledgeable on

the content of the information sheet,
you may now proceed to answer the
self-check
Refer your answers to Answer
2. ANSWER Self-Check 3.1-1 Key3.1-1.

You are required to answer all

questions correctly. If not, you may
read the information sheet again.
3. READ INFORMATION SHEET 3.1- If you have some problems on the
2 information sheet, please don’t
Raw materials used for composting hesitate to approach your facilitator.

If you feel you are knowledgeable on

the content of the information sheet,
you may now proceed to answer the
self-check
4. ANSWER Self-Check 3.1-2 Refer your answers to Answer
Key3.1-2.

You are required to answer all

questions correctly. If not, you may
read the information sheet again.
If you have some problems on the
5. READ INFORMATION SHEET 3.1- information sheet, please don’t
3 hesitate to approach your facilitator.
Proper procedure in acquiring and
mixing all raw materials If you feel you are knowledgeable on
the content of the information sheet,
you may now proceed to answer the
self-check
Refer your answers to Answer Key
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6. ANSWER Self-Check 3.1-3 3.1-3.

You are required to answer all

questions correctly. If not, you may
read the information sheet again.
7. READ INFORMATION SHEET 3.1- If you have some problems on the
4 information sheet, please don’t
Tools, materials and equipment in hesitate to approach your facilitator.
the preparation of fertilizer
If you feel you are knowledgeable on
the content of the information sheet,
you may now proceed to answer the
self-check
4. ANSWER Self-Check 3.1-4 Refer your answers to Answer Key
3.1-4.

You are required to answer all

questions correctly. If not, you may
read the information sheet again.
7. VIEW VIDEO PRESENTATION ON If you feel that you are
Proper Procedure of mixing all raw knowledgeable on the presentation,
materials for production of healthy you can now answer oral
compost questioning.
8. ANSWER ORAL QUESTIONS Be sure to answer the oral questions
perfectly before you can proceed to
the next activity
9. OBSERVE THE TRAINER IN If you have some problem on the
Demonstrating The Proper Procedure demonstration don’t hesitate to
of mixing all raw materials for approach your facilitator.
production of healthy compost

If you feel that you are

knowledgeable on the
demonstration, perform the task.
10. PERFORM TASK SHEET 3.1-3 Compare your work to the
ON Proper Procedure of mixing all Performance Criteria Checklist 3.1-
raw materials for production of 3.
healthy compost

If you got 100% correct answers on

this task, you can now move to the
next activity.

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INFORMATION SHEET No. 3.1-1

<CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD COMPOSTING SITE=

Learning Objectives:

1. Determine the good composting Site

Introduction:

Composting has been used as a means of

recycling organic matter back into the soil
to improve soil structure and fertility. The
composting process has received much
attention in recent years because of
pollution concerns and the search for
environmentally sound methods for treating
waste.

Why composting?

1. Healthier plants.
2. Composting saves your money.
3. Composting is practical and convenient.
4. Composting is a good alternative to land filling.

Good site selection:

 area without rain and direct sunlight
 flood free
 accessible to water supply and source of compost materials

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Self-Check 3.1-1

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Select the best answer.

1. What are the desirable characteristics for composting sites?

a) inappropriate type of soil
b) added toxic chemicals on products
c) area with minimal sunlight
d) add more chemical on soil

2. Why composting?
a) is not useful to convert organic waste to useful products
b) Healthier plants
c) can’t helps to optimize nutrient management
d) none of the above

3. What is compost?
a) Compost consists largely of decayed carbon-based matter like fruits,
vegetables, manure, grasses, dead leaves, and woody debris
b) Compost are composed of non decayed matter
c) Compost are prone in synthetic chemicals
d) both a and c

4. What are the importance of good drainage system for selecting good
composting site?
a) For landslide
b) leaching soil
c) Flood free
d) soil erosion

5. What are the importance of Good composting site? except

a) To manage well
b) To select good land field
c) To maximize the composting area
d) To contaminate the site

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6. How to avoid the area with minimum contamination?

a) To prevent soil erosion
b) To minimize using of chemicals
c) To maximize of using synthetic fertilizers
d) To promote soil pollution

7. What are the uses and benefits of compost?

a) source of synthetic fertilizers
b) as soil fertilizer
c) as source of chemicals
d) none of the above

8. What are we need to consider selecting good composting site?

a) Away from septic tank
b) Away from drainage
c) behind from canal
d) all answers are correct

9. Why we need to consider the characteristics of minimal sunlight for

selecting good composting site?
a) To avoid the mortality rate of good microbs
b) To avoid direct sunlight it increase water evaporation
c) To promote humidity
d) all answer are correct

10. How to prepare a composting area?

a) Choose your ideal location for compost bin
b) Consider the proper area
c) a and b are correct
d) none of the above

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Answer Key 3.1-1

1. C
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A

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INFORMATION SHEET No. 3.1-2

<RAW MATERIALS USED FOR COMPOSTING=

Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:

1. Identify common raw materials for composting.

2. Ensure proper decomposition of raw materials for plants use

What is decomposition?
The process of breaking down of solid matter back to its original form, where
nutrients can be available for the use of the plants as fertilizers.

Types of Composting
There can be different approach in composting and these are effective in many
ways depending on the available local materials in your area or even the
weather condition may affect the process.
To ensure proper composting, these steps must be adhered to in order to have
success in production of high quality organic fertilizer.
Common raw materials available at your farm:
 Grass clippings
 Forage grasses
 Kitchen refuse
 Animal waste (except dogs and cats)
 Wood shaving
 Rice hull

Properties of nitrogen sources

Nitrogen sources come in many forms, but there generally in farming are call
green fertilizers. Fresh cut leaves and grass are great sources of nitrogen
sources. Animal manure such as chicken, cows, hogs and even rabbits have
the same high nitrogen content level.

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Properties of carbon sources

Carbon sources of commonly known as brown fertilizers. These are also

generally available at the farm but some may not be as these are some, most
of the time by product of manufacting, including rice hull as produced by
milling the rice, or wood shaving, when wood is cut.

What action may be taken?

The first step is to develop the sources of these materials and
determine how they can be delivered to your farm.
You cannot expect that all items can be available at your farm so
its key to check other sources for sustainable production.
Green sources have to be obtained on the very day the mixing
will be performed, usually in the morning to ensure that
nutrients are still at the leaves and no on the roots, when the
harvesting of green materials was done in the afternoon.

Brown Sources can be acquired in advance and store at dark and dry place.

Mixing of raw materials

Once proper ratio has been determined, mix the materials and ensure proper
distribution of ALL raw materials in order to distribute the decomposing

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Self-Check 3.1-2

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Select the best answer.

1. The following are examples of green fertilizers except for

a. Grass clippings
b. Saw dust
c. Kitchen refuse
d. Forage grasses

2. Which is not a raw material for composting?

a. Animal Manure
b. Grass clippings
c. mud, dirt, and grease
d. Forage grasses

3. What is the Selecting raw materials for green fertilizers?

a. Young and healthy leaves
b. Dry roots
c. Sick and moldy
d. None of the above

4. It is a tool used to mix all materials needed

a. Shovel
b. Water
c. Tape measure
d. Logbook

5. It is a process of not letting air in the compost to ensure speedy

decomposition
a. Aeration
b. Aerobic
c. Anaerobic
d. Recording

6. Types of Brown fertilizers except for

a. Wood shavings
b. Rice Hulls
c. Dried grasses
d. Water

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7. Types of damage can invite predators (check all)

a. Smell
b. No protection
c. Left over food
d. Water

8. Factors that may affect the drop in temperature in a compost

a. Air
b. Water
c. Fire
d. None of the above

9. It is an example of composting
a. Hot
b. Dry
c. washing
d. Cold

10. Extreme air may result to:

a. Watery
b. Dry
c. Slow decomposition
d. no reaction

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Answer Key 3.1-2

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. A

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INFORMATION SHEET No. 3.1-3

<Proper procedure in acquiring and preparing all raw materials=

Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:
1. Acquire all raw materials with proper ratio for producing organic
fertilizers
2. Determine if the choice of materials will provide the best ratio for the
plants

Introduction

Determining the raw materials available at the farm

is the first step to produce organic fertilizer
Usually the first task is to prepare the location of
compost or compost pit.
The area chosen has to be flood free and protected
from any animal access.
Standard procedure may vary on the availability of
supplies from the farm.

What materials should I use?

The locally sourced materials are to be measured in order to ensure that the
target carbon to nitrogen ration is met.
Options include:
 Nitrogen Sources: Kakawati, Gresh cut grass, kitchen refuse and other
forage grassess
 Carbon Sources includes Rice hull, wood shavings, dried leaves and used
news papers
Be very creative in ensuring balance in carbon to nitrogen ratio of 30:1. This
will ensure that the production of fertilizers available for plants use is also
balanced. This will also prevent re application, invite unwanted pests and
mortality of plants.
All materials have to be chopped in order to speed up the decomposition
process, making the compost ready for use as soon as possible.

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Measuring and mixing the raw materials

When mixing the raw materials ensure that PPE is worn during the whole
process.
The following is a representative guide of what is involved:
1. Wear protective equipment (PPE)
2. Harvest all raw materials listed
3. Cut the fresh leaves to at least 1 inch size
4. Pour all materials in the compost pit
5. Mix and then cover all materials
6. Pour liquid IMO in the mix
7. Cover the mix and wait for 14 days
The mix have to be untouched for 14 days to ensure that the decomposition
process starts. This is called anaerobic composting, where the mix will need
to reach the 36 degrees celsius temperature to speed up the decomposition of
all organic matter.

How to check the compost

On the first sever days of the compost, check the temperature of the mix is at
the optimum temperature
One can do this by sticking a bolo in the middle of the mound and measure
the heat level of the bolo when pulled out after at least about 5 minutes of the
metal part stuck in the pit.
Cover the area again after checking and wait for the remaining 7 days.

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Self-Check 3.1-3
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Select the best answer.

1. When should the compost be checked before harvest?

a. on the third day
b. on the fifth day
c. daily
d. on the seventh day

2. What should you do if the temperature dropped upon checking?

a. Add water.
b. Mix the pit
c. Burn the pit
d. all of the above

3. What will you do first before you mix the compost?

a. Chop the items
b. Mix the items
c. Measure the items
d. None of the above

4. After harvesting the compost, where should you place the decomposed
materials?
a. Dark and shaded area
b. Under the sun
c. None
d. All of the above

5. Why do you need to measure the proper ratio of raw materials

a. To ensure proper Smell
b To ensure proper ventilation
c. it violates SOP
d. To ensure proper carbon to nitrogen ratio

6. What is the act composting that you do not let air in the mix?
a. Putrefaction
b. Removal
c. Decomposition
d. Anaerobic

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7. Which of the following is not part of composting?

a. Mixing
b. Harvest
c. temp check
d. Sun drying

8. What will you do if you found animals accessed the compost?

a. Mix the compost again
b. Ignore
c. Cover and ensure protection in place
d. None of the above

9. What will you do to the compost once finished

a. Apply to the plants
b. Throw away
c. Mix Again
d. Cover more leaves

10. What department will you report if composting fails?

a. Fire department
b. Health department
c. Farm Management
d. LGU department

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Answer Key 3.1-3

1. D
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. D
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. C

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INFORMATION SHEET No. 3.1-4

Tools, Materials and Equipment in the Preparation of Raw
materials

Learning Objectives:
After reading this Information Sheet, you should be able to:

1. Identify tools, materials and equipment in preparing raw materials

Introduction

Determining the tools, equpment and

raw materials available at the farm is the
first step to produce organic fertilizer

Definition of Terms

1.Tools- hand tools are usually light and are used without the help
of animals or machines.

2. Equipment- powered tool machine used in farming

3. Raw materials-are materials or substances used in the primary

production or manufacturing of goods.

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Tools, Materials and Equipment in the Preparation of Raw materials

Tools

 Bolo
-use for the bolo is clearing vegetation,
whether for agriculture or during trail
blazing

 Shovel
-are used for cleaning ditches
and for mixing raw materials

 Shredder
-Is a machine or equipment used for
shredding.

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 Tarpaulin

-Used in many ways to protect

persons and things from wind,
rain, and sunlight.

Materials:

 Grass clippings
-are the cut grasses that are left
behind or captured in a grass
catcher, by your mower when you
cut your lawn.

 Forage Grasses

-Native grasses for pasture, grazing,

and hay crops.

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 Kitchen Refuse

-Bits of food that are left over from

cooking, such as vegetable
peelings, cheese rind, and scraps
from people's plates. Have a
compost heap of suitable garden
and kitchen waste to return
organic matter to the soil.

 Animal wast

-Is the feces of chickens used as an

organic fertilizer, especially for
soil low in nitrogen.

 Wood Shaving

-is a by-product or waste product

of woodworking operations such as
sawing, sanding, milling, planing, and
routing.

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 Carbonized rice hull (CRH)

-is a very good soil fertilizer and

conditioner as it contains
Phosphorous (P), Potassium
(K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg),
and micronutrients
vital to growing crops.

 Ball pen

 Marker

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 Manual

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Self-Check 3.1-4
Give the appropriate meaning of the given tools, materials and equipment

1.
2.

3.

4.

5.

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Answer Key 3.1-2

1. Forage Grasses
-Native grasses for pasture, grazing, and hay crops.

2. Wood Shaving
-is a by-product or waste product of woodworking operations such as
sawing, sanding, milling, planing, and routing.

3. Carbonized rice hull (CRH)

-is a very good soil fertilizer and conditioner as it contains Phosphorous
(P), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), and micronutrients vital to
growing crops.

4. Bolo
-use for the bolo is clearing vegetation, whether for agriculture or during trail
blazing

5. Shredder
-Is a machine or equipment used for shredding.

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TASK SHEET 3.1-1

Title: Proper Procedure of mixing all raw materials for production of
healthy compost
Performance Objective:
Given the Organic Agriculture Production of farm inputs operation in
Organic Fertilizer, you should be able to identify the basic raw materials for
the conduct of operation.
Supplies/Materials:
 Learning packages
 Ball pen
 White board marker
 Manuals
 PPE's
 Grass clippings
 Forage grasses
 Kitchen refuse
 Animal waste (except dogs and cats)
 Wood shaving
 Rice hull
Tools/Equipment:
 Bolo
 Shovel
 Shredder
 Tarpaulin

Procedures:
1. Identify what available raw materials are at your farm
2. Identify a flood free composting area
3. Chop all materials needed for composting
4. Use shredder to ensure equal cutting of materials
Assessment Method:
Observation, Demonstration, Written exam

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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA CHECKLIST 3.1-5

Did you . . . . YES NO

Identify what available raw materials are at your farm. /
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Identify a flood free composting area.
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Chop all the materials needed for composting.
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Use a shredder to ensure equal cutting of materials

COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
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REFERENCES FOR FURTHER READING

1. Organic Agriculture Prodiction and intermediate guide

Produce Organic Fertilization
2. http://ipcbee.com/vol12/24-C10006.pdf

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