Promoting on-farm composting and soil quality

The Highfields Institute is working to develop regenerative food systems through preservation and improvement of Vermont’s agricultural soils, watersheds, Tractor in Cornfieldand agricultural economies through on-farm composting, organic materials recycling and soil health programs.

To that end we work directly with farmers, solid waste districts, schools, businesses and environmental organizations, as well as offer workshops, and run a compost demonstration and research site.


Please use the menu at the top of the page to tour our website, learn about our programs, technical services, workshops, and upcoming events.

Now available:
Free and Reduced Rate Technical Services
for Farmers Program

Our Mission Statement



The Highfields Institute
is
Growing!



We are seeking an
Executive Director



Requirements: experience in organizational and budget management, and fundraising.

Read the Job Description



NVCP
-food scrap
recycling available to Hardwick area businesses

Workshops
Summer 2008
On-Farm Composting 101
Soil Health*
*to be announced


Technical Info
*Monitoring Compost Piles
*Compost Pad Size Development
*Recipe Development
*Site Identification
* Probe Recalibration


Compost Sales
Demonstration Site
2362 West Hill Road Hardwick, Vermont
Open Mon. 12:00-5:00 or by appointment


Highfields Institute   P.O. Box 503 Hardwick, Vermont 05843   802-472-5138

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