Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch

| June 24, 2012 | Reply

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch. I made a return trip up to One Gun Ranch (see Episode 6 of “Late Bloomer”) this week to get a better look at the making of biodynamic compost. Ranch manager, Balta, had his sons hard at work with him.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-alfalfa

Working with the alfalfa

I saw Farmer Jack there guiding Balta on preparing the compost. He explained it’s layers of hay, compost, bacteria, manure, alfalfa, and that rests for a time, then it is turned till it breaks down.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-forkflift

Preparing the compost

One Gun grows it’s own alfalfa. Balta’s young sons are learning to cut it.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-cut alfalfa

Ranch manager’s sons cut fresh alfalfa

The alfalfa they are growing at One Gun Ranch is like “gold,” Jack said.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-alfalfa blooms

Alfalfa blooms

Vet bills have plummeted since the ranch animals have been eating it.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-horses

Horses love fresh alfalfa

Balta works outside the fence to gather alfalfa that has escaped the pasture and his older son works inside.

Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-gathering fresh cut alfalfa

Alfalfa has jumped the fence

I feel very fortunate to visit One Gun Ranch, which also hosts school children for biodynamic workshops. And the view isn’t bad either.
Biodynamic Compost at One Gun Ranch-view

View of Pacific Ocean from the alfalfa field

Are you using Biodynamic Compost in your garden? Is it available in your area? Learn more about biodynamic compost and agriculture here. Please let me know how it’s working for you. Thanks for reading! – Kaye

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