Food waste is not always rubbish. On a farm, the right leftovers can help soil, plants, and animals.
Common farm uses
- Composting. Fruit and vegetable scraps become rich soil for plants.
- Fertilizer help. Fish waste and other organics can add nutrients to the land.
- Animal feed. Suitable bakery leftovers may be used for livestock when it is safe.
- Soil minerals. Eggshells add calcium to growing beds.
Farmers should always check that a material fits their farm before requesting it.
When producers sort well, farmers can reuse waste faster and more safely.