Pelletizing Leaves for Mulch with Scott Williams and John Plescia

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2024: $22,276.00
Projected End Date: 02/15/2026
Grant Recipient: Hazel Hill Orchard
Region: North Central
State: Illinois
Project Coordinator:
John Plescia
Hazel Hill Orchard
Description:
Scott Williams and John Plescia have been collecting fallen leaves from agroforestry plantings and local municipalities, aiming to divert a waste product into a valuable resource. The collected leaves have been pelletized and successfully used as premium soil amendments and weed-control mulch at the project farms, with excess pellets being evaluated for new sales opportunities.
Type:
Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audience:
Farmers/Ranchers
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