Resource recovery and utilization of trout manure.

2000 Annual Report for FNE00-330

Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2000: $2,385.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2002
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $2,630.00
Region: Northeast
State: New Hampshire
Project Leader:

Resource recovery and utilization of trout manure.

Summary

This project addresses the problem of trout aquaculture effluent, which can overload waterways with nutrients. The grower will develop a technique to recover these wastes and will develop a demonstration garden site using the trout manure. The product will be offered to consumers and garden centers to explore its marketability.