VBC Returns to the State Fair of Virginia
The Virginia Biosolids Council is exhibiting once again at the State Fair of Virginia. After a brief pause in 2020 due to Covid-19, fair goers are returning to Meadow Event
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Beneficial Recycling: Productive Composting, Fertilizing and Utilization of Biosolids
Recycling our newspapers, soda cans, water and soda bottles is second nature; composting is also trending, providing a productive use for coffee grounds, fruit cores, leaves, grass, etc. But did
How technology is changing what happens after you flush
New wastewater-treatment tech is cutting carbon emissions by converting our waste into garden-safe fertilizer — despite the ick factor. Let’s talk about gardening technology. Not some fancy gadget for monitoring
2021 VA AG Expo: “Farming: A Foundation for the Future”
The Annual Virginia Ag Expo returns to Corbin Hall Farm on August 5, 2021. Situated on nearly 2,000 acres in Middlesex County, Corbin Hall Farm is a wealth of history
How much soil carbon gets stored long-term after land application of biosolids?
Title: How much soil carbon gets stored long-term after land application of biosolids? By Mike Badzmierowski, PhD (Dr. Mike Badzmierowski is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Plant and
Looking Forward: Utility of the Future
The water and biosolids communities have been been looking forward to integrate organizational culture and water resource recovery to become a leader in sustainability. Specifically, wastewater treatment plants are transforming into water
Biosolids Key to Shoot for the Moon
Top-ranked Virginia Tech Soil Judging team lead by PhD student and soil scientist Jacqlyn Fiola was looking for a challenge this year with the normal competition paused by COVID-19. Active
Building Soil Health Focus of Climate Change Presentation – 2021 Virginia Small Grains Field Day
Hosted by the Virginia Grain Producers Association and Virginia Tech at the Eastern Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Warsaw, the 2021 Virginia Grains Field Day presented a wide
Loudoun Water fasts forwards education and outreach efforts during COVID-19
Engaging with schools and members of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic has presented Loudoun Water with opportunities to fast forward its outreach efforts. Loudoun Water has taken advantage of
Let’s Restore the Earth – Together
Today is Earth Day. It is a time for all citizens to evaluate our connection with the Earth. It’s a very special day for people like me, whose job is