Which is not a benefit of using finished compost on soil?

Compost neither adds nor subtracts, simply recycles.

Healthy compost is made from which of the following?

All of the above –Microbial populations enter via browns and greens!

What is the best definition of “composting”?

The managed decomposition of organic matter like food scraps and yard waste

What fun fact about earthworms – a hugely important organism for agricultural soils – is false?

Earthworms come to the surface when it rains so they can splash in puddles

According to the EPA’s “food recovery hierarchy,” composting excess food scraps is ...

A last resort (before putting scraps in landfill)

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1
Which is not a benefit of using finished compost on soil?
Compost builds soil structure, allowing for good drainage and aeration
Compost neither adds nor subtracts, simply recycles.
Compost helps boost and diversify soil ecosystems
Compost helps buffer soil pH, keeping acidity at a healthy level for plants
2
True or false – Singer Jack Johnson wrote a song about compost
True
False
3
Healthy compost is made from which of the following?
“Browns” –like yard waste and shredded newspaper
“Greens” –like the food scraps you collect in your kitchen
Active, diverse microbial populations
All of the above –Microbial populations enter via browns and greens!
4
The correct ratio (by volume) of browns (yard waste) to greens (food waste) for compost is:
~1:10
~10:1
~3:1
~30:1
5
What items are accepted by Cornell Farms Services in our residential compost?
Used napkins
Rocks from ur fishtank
Compostable utensils, cups, and plates
Excess cooking oil
6
What is the best definition of “composting”?
Putting your food scraps in the freezer
Turning garbage into fuel to power a tractor
The managed decomposition of organic matter like food scraps and yard waste
What happens when you leave leftovers out for too long
7
What fun fact about earthworms – a hugely important organism for agricultural soils – is false?
Earthworms are actually an invasive species!
Earthworms have tiny rocks in their stomachs to break up organic matter
Earthworms come to the surface when it rains so they can splash in puddles
Earthworms don’t have eyes or teeth :-(
8
In Fall 2021, Residential Compost Managers diverted approximately ___ pounds of food scraps from landfill (low estimate)
800
10,000
2,200
1,400
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According to the EPA’s “food recovery hierarchy,” composting excess food scraps is ...
Always the top priority
Not even on the list!
Better than using scraps for animal feed
A last resort (before putting scraps in landfill)

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