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Forest

Manure Exchange Program

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Program level:

Local

Provider:

Mason Conservation District

Benefits provided: 

Financial

Land use:

Agriculture

Water-focused program: 

No

Give away excess manure, or receive manure.

Overview

Description:

Match local livestock owners who have excess manure on their property with gardeners in search of inexpensive (possibly free) local fertilizer. The goal of this program is to help farmers off-load excess manure that they don’t want to manage on site.

Eligibility:

Have excess manure you would like to get rid of.

Financial benefit: 

Save money on disposing of excess manure

Contact information

Information last updated on July 15, 2025.

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