{"id":707,"date":"2017-04-12T17:55:43","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T00:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/organicag\/?page_id=707"},"modified":"2023-10-03T08:12:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:12:19","slug":"other-management-aspects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/organicag\/compost-2\/compost-images\/other-management-aspects\/","title":{"rendered":"Other Management Aspects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\">Compost Images web site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This page contains images regarding the aspects of compost production listed below.&nbsp; To use an image, click on the thumbnail and you can view and download the full-size file.&nbsp; Images are intended for educational use only, not for commercial use. No permission is needed to use these, but please provide a credit to &#8220;WSU&#8221; or the &#8220;CERWA project.&#8221;&nbsp; More details are on the <a href=\"http:\/\/tfrec.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/organicag\/compost-2\/compost-images\/\">main page<\/a> for this site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#monitoring\">Monitoring and Research<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#protection\">Environmental Protection<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#design\">Site Design and Layout<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#nuisance\">Nuisance Control<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monitoring\"><strong>Monitoring and Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" data-id=\"757\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1-1024x713.jpg\" alt=\"tarp laid out in front of application machine\" class=\"wp-image-757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1-1536x1070.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate1.jpg 1978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rate #1. A simple way to measure compost application rate is the tarp method. Lay down a tarp that will be totally covered by the spreader pattern. Then drive the spreader over it at operating speed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" data-id=\"758\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"two people grab tarp corners\" class=\"wp-image-758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate2.jpg 1976w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Rate #2. Pick up the tarp with the compost and collect into the center.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" data-id=\"759\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"they pour material from tarp into bucket\" class=\"wp-image-759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3-1536x1075.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate3.jpg 1976w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rate #3. Carefully pour all the compost into a container for weighing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-id=\"760\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"they weigh bucket by hanging from spring scale\" class=\"wp-image-760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rate4.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rate #4. Weigh the compost and calculate the rate based on the weight and the area of the tarp. Adjust the spreader as appropriate and keep careful notes of the rate associated with each spreader setting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-pilot-study.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"785\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-pilot-study.jpg\" alt=\"scattered piles of compost\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-pilot-study.jpg 680w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-pilot-study-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small pilot piles are used to conduct research at the WSU facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-id=\"762\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-64.jpg 1803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steam escaping from composting windrows at the WSU site in Washington.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-taking-temp.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"684\" height=\"448\" data-id=\"786\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-taking-temp.jpg\" alt=\"small thermometer (similar to meat thermometer) stuck in pile of compost\" class=\"wp-image-786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-taking-temp.jpg 684w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-taking-temp-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temperature can be monitored within the windrows with specialized compost thermometers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"763\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Man looks at thermometer stuck in compost pile\" class=\"wp-image-763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-65.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This compost manager is monitoring windrow temperature near Nampa, ID.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"764\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"person holding carbon dioxide moniter\" class=\"wp-image-764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-66.jpg 1211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Measuring carbon dioxide levels in a windrow is another monitoring approach for process control in composting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" data-id=\"761\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-00.jpg 1833w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Germination tests are often used to determine compost maturity and insure that the compost is not phytotoxic to plants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"765\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Water truck drives next to windrow spraying water\" class=\"wp-image-765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-67.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water is added to windrows using a water truck near Canyon City, ID. Turning piles in summer can lead to excess drying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"766\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Machine rolls next to windrow turning and adding water.\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-68.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This turner is adapted to add water to windrows at a Texas location.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"767\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"clos-up of water being added to windrow using of sprinkler-like nozzles\" class=\"wp-image-767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-69.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A view of the water nozzles on the windrow turner used to add moisture to compost in dry climates; Texas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" data-id=\"768\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"windrow covered in green material\" class=\"wp-image-768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-70.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water has been added via moist feedstocks and lettuce windrows; California.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" data-id=\"769\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-71.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water has been added via moist feedstocks and ice cream waste at this site in Vermont.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"770\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"windrow with fabric cover\" class=\"wp-image-770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72-768x1148.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72-1028x1536.jpg 1028w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-72.jpg 1227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> A grower at Hood River, OR, uses fabric row coverings over the windrows to exclude excess moisture from winter rain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"771\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73-692x1024.jpg\" alt=\"compost falls down tilted metal plane into bin\" class=\"wp-image-771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73-768x1137.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73-1037x1536.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-73.jpg 1211w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Excess moisture is removed from manure with this sloping screen separator prior to composting; Idaho.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" data-id=\"772\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-74.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This equipment is used to remove excess water from manure at a Texas site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"773\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"large covered structure with funnel-type system protruding\" class=\"wp-image-773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-75.jpg 1773w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A facility used to dry compost in Vermont.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"protection\"><strong>&nbsp;Environmental Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" data-id=\"784\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"windrow with peak every few meters\" class=\"wp-image-784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1-1536x1068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach1.jpg 1981w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contoured windrows to capture leachate at WSU facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" data-id=\"750\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"windrow that curves around\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2-1536x1068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Leach2.jpg 1981w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contoured windrows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-making-piles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"688\" height=\"440\" data-id=\"751\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-making-piles.jpg\" alt=\"front end loader carrying raw materials to form windrow\" class=\"wp-image-751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-making-piles.jpg 688w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-making-piles-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Forming the initial windrows with a front end loader.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"744\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"pond next to agricultural fields\" class=\"wp-image-744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-93.jpg 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Leachate collection and storage pond at WSU composting facility; Washington.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" data-id=\"741\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"ditch for runoff next to windrow\" class=\"wp-image-741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-90.jpg 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pad runoff collection channel at a poultry farm in Idaho.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"780\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"windrows on concrete\" class=\"wp-image-780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-88.jpg 1808w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> An abandoned concrete manure storage area is used here as a composting pad; Massachusetts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"742\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"puddles forming on concrete from windrows\" class=\"wp-image-742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-91.jpg 1818w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pad drainage at a Washington site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" data-id=\"779\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86-1024x690.jpg\" alt=\"puddles form on concrete pad surrounding windrows\" class=\"wp-image-779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86-1536x1034.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-86.jpg 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Paving provides an all-weather working surface at the WSU compost site; Washington.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" data-id=\"740\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-89.jpg 1828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> An asphalt pad is installed at a western Washington composting site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"690\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"743\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92-690x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92-690x1024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92-768x1139.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92-1035x1536.jpg 1035w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-92.jpg 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preventing runoff from leaving the composting site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/mess.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"444\" data-id=\"756\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/mess.jpg\" alt=\"large muddy area next to windrow\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/mess.jpg 680w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/mess-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of problems from poor drainage management.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/sound-protection.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"444\" data-id=\"747\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/sound-protection.jpg\" alt=\"wall of concrete blocks in from on machinery\" class=\"wp-image-747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/sound-protection.jpg 680w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/sound-protection-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Concrete blocks used to reduce equipment noise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"design\"><strong>Site Design and Layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-arial-view-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"344\" height=\"220\" data-id=\"749\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-arial-view-1.jpg\" alt=\"stripes of windrows with two ponds in center and ditches.\" class=\"wp-image-749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-arial-view-1.jpg 344w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-arial-view-1-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An aerial view of the layout of the WSU composting facility in Pullman, WA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" data-id=\"787\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter-1024x712.jpg\" alt=\"steam rising off windrows surrounded by snow\" class=\"wp-image-787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter-1536x1068.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/WSU-Winter.jpg 1981w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the WSU compost piles in the winter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-drainage-plan.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"419\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"753\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-drainage-plan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-drainage-plan.jpg 419w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-drainage-plan-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A schematic diagram of evaluating site drainage for a compost facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-pad-construction-and-drainage.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"567\" height=\"284\" data-id=\"754\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-pad-construction-and-drainage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-pad-construction-and-drainage.jpg 567w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/compost-pad-construction-and-drainage-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A schematic diagram of the construction and drainage for a composting pad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/diagram-forced-aeration.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"344\" height=\"220\" data-id=\"755\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/diagram-forced-aeration.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/diagram-forced-aeration.jpg 344w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/diagram-forced-aeration-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A diagram of the construction of an aerated static pile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-circle-plan-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"401\" height=\"406\" data-id=\"781\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-circle-plan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-circle-plan-1.jpg 401w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-circle-plan-1-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of a circle diagram for a composting site layout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-layout-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"525\" height=\"415\" data-id=\"782\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-layout-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-layout-1.jpg 525w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/site-layout-1-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A diagram of site layout and drainage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/windrow-site-profile-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"668\" height=\"428\" data-id=\"783\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/windrow-site-profile-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/windrow-site-profile-1.jpg 668w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/windrow-site-profile-1-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A profile diagram of a windrow site.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nuisance\"><strong>Nuisance Control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" data-id=\"774\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"flies cover inside of compost bin\" class=\"wp-image-774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76-1536x1031.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-76.jpg 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flies can become a nuisance as on this compost bin with fish added.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" data-id=\"775\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"birds rest on top of windrows\" class=\"wp-image-775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-77.jpg 1803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Birds can be a nuisance like these on compost windrows in Vermont.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"776\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"biofilter positioned at end of windrow\" class=\"wp-image-776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-78.jpg 1813w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This small biofilter is used to control odor at an Idaho composting facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-79.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"777\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-79-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Steam rises off bed of woody debris\" class=\"wp-image-777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-79-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-79-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/cahnrs\/uploads\/sites\/32\/Rynk-79-768x513.jpg 768w, 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