A friend of mine would like to start offering a “humisoil” bio-recycling method that has some unique benefits. He’s looking for agreements with folks who produce organic waste so he can get it started. You can contact me, and I’ll get you in touch with him. Here is more information if you are interested:
Building Colorado’s Resilience: Turning Waste into Agricultural Gold
The Challenge We All Face
Colorado’s communities are dealing with increasing challenges around waste management and agricultural resilience. Disposal costs are rising, landfills are filling, and our farms and ranches face mounting pressure from changing climate patterns and soil degradation.
Meanwhile, valuable organic materials like food waste, brewery spent grains, and agricultural byproducts are being thrown away instead of returning to enrich our soils.
A Simple, Proven Solution
The Humisoil project offers a practical approach that turns these challenges into opportunities. By implementing advanced composting systems that convert organic waste into high-quality soil amendments, we can:
- Reduce disposal costs for businesses, municipalities, and fire departments
- Create premium soil amendments that dramatically improve crop yields and drought resistance
- Build local resilience by keeping resources in our communities
- Lower methane emissions by diverting organic material from landfills
- Support local agriculture with cost-effective soil enrichment
How It Works
- Collection: Organic waste from restaurants, breweries, food processors, and other sources is gathered locally
- Processing: Using innovative composting methods, these materials are transformed into Humisoil - a powerful soil amendment rich in beneficial fungi and bacteria
- Application: Local farms and ranches apply Humisoil to their fields, experiencing improved water retention, enhanced crop yields, and greater resilience
Benefits for Western Slope Communities
For Restaurants & Food Businesses:
- Reduced waste disposal costs
- Potential for recognition as sustainability leaders
- Connection to local agricultural community
For Breweries & Food Processors:
- Practical solution for byproduct management
- Marketing opportunities highlighting sustainability
- Lower operational costs
For Fire Departments & Municipal Services:
- More efficient waste management
- Reduced burden on local landfills
- Community resilience building
For Ranchers & Farmers:
- Access to premium soil amendments at competitive prices
- Improved drought resistance and water retention
- Enhanced productivity and soil health
- Reduced need for chemical inputs
A Colorado Solution for Colorado Communities
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach imported from elsewhere. It’s about creating local solutions that work for Western Slope communities - keeping resources local, building relationships between waste producers and agricultural users, and strengthening our ability to thrive regardless of what challenges come our way.
The Humisoil project represents a practical step we can take today to create more resilient, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities across Colorado.
Ready to Learn More?
I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how your operation could benefit from participating in this initiative. Whether you’re interested in reducing waste management costs or accessing premium soil amendments, there’s a place for you in this project.