Efficient On-Site Composting Methods for Reducing Manure Workload

On-site composting can significantly reduce the workload associated with managing manure on small farms. By following principles of economy of effort and the O.H.I.O principle (Only Handle It Once), manual loading methods and efficient composting techniques can transform manure into valuable compost while reducing labor and equipment costs. This approach minimizes the need for off-site disposal, resulting in positive outcomes for both the farm and the environment.

• On-site composting
• Manure management
• Small farms
• Efficient methods
• Sustainable agriculture

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1. ONSITE COMPOSTING CAN REDUCE THE MANURE WORKLOAD tim@dungstercomposting.com www.dungstercomposting.com

2. Vince and Pam challenged me to create a manual loading method. WPQHA, Safety buff, manual loading only Small farmette, no tractor on the property Bonus: Economy of Effort

3. Bonus: Economy of Effort Who has spare time? Where are the laborers? Why do we make more work? While While not not making compost! making compost! dungstercomposting.com

4. On-site Composting. Let us look at this step after the next slide. Today s Usual Movements (at this fairground) Stall Equipment: Wheelbarrow Cap. Cost: $100.00 Off-site Outcomes: Positive (cash?) Positive/negative Negative Composting or Out-the-door Spreading or Piles Disposal Equipment: Tractor or equal Cap. Cost: $10,000.00 Equipment: Tractor or equal Cap. Cost: $10,000.00 Consolidated Off-site on-site Pile Pile Equipment: OTR Dump Truck Cap. Cost: $100,000.00 dungstercomposting.com

5. Disposal of QH Congress Manure (3rd step) This is: ~ 60 miles depreciation on a large diesel OTR dump tractor/trailer x $1.35=$81.00 ~ 10 to 12 gallons of diesel fuel consumed ~ CDL driver s on-the-clock time $48.00 $100.00 $229.00/Trip $1,832/day Has there been any value added? Do we have a waste or a product? Who owns the valued product?

6. An out-the-door pile Consolidated Pile A horse boarder in Pennsylvania Multiple piles out-the-door and consolidated

7. On-site Composting following Economy of Effort and the O.H.I.O Principle Only Handle It Once Stall Daily Filling Composting Flip- Flop Roles Composter #1 Composter #2 With two vessels available, one is absorbing daily chores the other one is running as a composter, converting manure into compost dungstercomposting.com

8. On-site Composting following Economy of Effort using the O.H.I.O Principle Only Handle It Once Ramp installation: 1st Support and ramp 2nd Support and ramp 3rd Support and ramp Outside view Inside view Manure and soiled bedding is only touched once! Manure and soiled bedding is never placed on the ground! dungstercomposting.com

9. Add horizonal support rails

10. Add horizonal support rails Add inclined ramps

11. Add horizonal support rails Add more inclined ramps

12. Another horizonal support rail

13. Additional inclined planks and you are done!

14. Flexible Ramps Engineered for Gentle 12-degree up-slope No permanent modifications 10-minute installation No tools required Below the OSHA height limit Rock solid under foot! Select 1 of 3 widths Adjust location as filling One-man operation Using proven components Using cost effective goods 57 inches wide Max-Walk 38 inches wide Fat-Walk (for 2-wheel carts). 19 inches wide Cat-Walk (only for Wheelbarrows). 1,000 LBS Capacity!

15. Keeping theO.H.I.O Principle Ramps are shifted toward the door as the composter is filled. No tools nor power equipment is required. After first end is full Adjusted ramp installation: 1st Support and ramp 2nd Support and ramp 3rd Support and ramp Top ramp is next shifted toward the D in Dungster Next time material is handled (unloading) it is compost! dungstercomposting.com

16. Dungster Manure Composting System Rental Fee (1) per month Purchase (2) once-n-done Qty Plans and Options (note nmbs) BasicDungster Kit (3) No O.H.I.O. DungsterCat-Walk Loading Ramp (5) New 30-Yard Dumpster (6) 1 1 1 $90 $50 $220 $360 $3,200 $1,500 $8,000 $12,700 TOTAL COSTS : PremiumDungsterKit (4) O.H.I.O.! DungsterCat-Walk Loading Ramp (5) New 30-Yard Dumpster (6) 1 1 2 $160 $50 $440 $650 $5,700 $1,500 $16,000 $23,200 TOTAL COSTS : ROI: 30 yards a month input = 20 yards of compost output (volume is reduced 1/3rd). 20 yards compost x $40/yard = $800/month income or $9,600/year income dungstercomposting.com

17. Investment Summary Stall Equipment: Ramp System Capital Cost: $1,500.00 Flip- Flop Roles Composter #1 Composter #2 Composting Equipment: dumpsters (2), blower & control (1), aeration systems (2) and ramp system (1) (wheelbarrow not included) Capital Cost: New ~$24,000, Used~$15,000 or Rental Cost:~$350-650/month dungstercomposting.com

18. O.H.I.O Summary Points OnlyHandle It Once delivers key benefits: Economy of Effort (saves time, labor and money) Ecology, manure is never on the ground Promotes safety as no motorized mechanization is needed The next time it is touched it is a product (compost) not a waste, it has a positive economic value of $30-40/yard. Value addition is owned, and credited to, the producer/owner. dungstercomposting.com

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