This is an opportunity for livestock, including horse, farmers to share a valuable source of plant nutrients with gardeners and others farmers. The type of manure, whether or not it contains bedding (straw or wood chips) and volume available are listed. In exchange for this resource, farmers ensure protection of soil and water resources in Polk County. For this to work, it is essential that those seeking composted manure be courteous by traveling to the farm only after contacting the farm & being invited, having the appropriate vehicle to transport the manure and applying it in an ecologically sound manner at the home location.