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AERATION <br /> The method of aeration that is being utilized is the "turned /churned method". A pile of <br /> compost can be of almost any length. The height of pile will range from 3 to 4 feet for <br /> dense materials with poor structures like poultry manure. S.K.S. compost rows are <br /> approximately 3 feet in height, and 20 feet in width, and 250 feet in length. Composting <br /> consists of placing the compost materials in a long narrow pile or row which are than <br /> agitated or turned on a regular basis. Ever day when new manure and wood shavings, <br /> rice hulls,and/or grape pumice are added the pile is mixed and moved 7 feet. The <br /> windrow is aerated primarily by natural or passive air movement. The rate of air <br /> exchange depends on the porosity of the row. <br /> MOISTURE CONTENT OF MATERIALS AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT <br /> Fresh poultry manure has a moisture content of approximately 75%. This manure is <br /> transported directly from the on-site Honen's to the on-site composting facility. The <br /> purchased wood shaving, rice hulls, and grape pumice are from an out side source and <br /> consist of virtually no moisture. The lack of moisture aids in the minimization of odors as <br /> well as the composting process. The desired moisture content in the compost row is about <br /> 50%. <br /> FEEDSTOCK CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALITY <br /> The feedstock consists of fresh poultry manure and fresh wood shavings, rice hulls,and/or <br /> grape pumice. The poultry manure utilized in the compost is produced fresh daily on-site. <br /> The birds are fed a consistent balanced ration; therefore the poultry manure will always be <br /> of a consistent product. Wood shavings, rice hulls, and/or grape pumice are inspected for <br /> odors or defects such as mold and/or any other noticeable visual abnormalities. All loads <br /> of wood shavings, rice hulls, and grape pumice will be visually checked for any <br /> contamination prior to composting; they will be removed and disposed of in an appropriate <br /> manner. The approved and permissible site of disposal will be selected according to the <br /> contaminants and/or unacceptable material found in the wood chips. A record of every <br /> load received and the results of the inspection will be documented. <br /> 9 <br />