Organic Farms® Composting

NatureTech™ Fertilizers are based on aerobically composted poultry litter. The frequent turning of the material introduces oxygen and maintains an excellent environment for microorganisms to decompose the raw organic matter into rich stabilized humus. This process ensures that any harmful pathogens are destroyed and that plant nutrients are ready for introduction into the soil and root systems.

• Organic Farms® composting process assures that our products are free of viable pathogens and weed seeds.
• Organic Farms® 6 month composting is continuously monitored to maintain optimum conditions to create a stable and consistent product.

Composting and Pelletizing Process

• Organic Farms® composting, blending and pelletizing facilities adhere to stringent guidelines for composting and manufacturing natural and organic fertilizers.
• Organic Farms® composting process assures that e-coli and salmonella have been destroyed. They are both heat sensitive. The composting operation is regulated by the Calif. Integrated Waste Board, which specifies that the product must maintain a minimum temperature of 131 degrees for 15 consecutive days to complete the pathogen reduction process. Temperatures are recorded daily and a log is kept, documenting the temperatures.
• Merced County monitors the operation for CIWB to assure that the proper procedures are met. Although Foster Farms® has effectively killed any living organisms, we cannot guarantee that the product if “free” of anything since any product can be contaminated after it leaves our facility. In addition to the composting process, the compost is then pelletized at a temperature of 175 degrees under pressure for approximately 30 seconds. The pellet retains the heat for 3 minutes after pelletizing. Our base material for use as fertilizer is strictly managed to assure that it is a safe product.