Pilot Project for Value-Added Product Development from Solid ...

Transferability
The core processing equipment developed for this facility is transferable to similar
processing applications in the composting and landscaping industries.
Conclusions
The construction of a mixing/bagging line in an enclosed facility makes it possible to
produce value-added products from composted swine solids and other waste materials
year-round provided all of the ingredients are stored out of rain. The processing facility
makes it possible to manufacture a wide variety of products from composted swine solids
and other waste products. Moreover, it is a critical link in the removal of nutrients from
farms and utilization outside the intensive animal production region. In the end, such
facilities will be critical to reducing environmental impact of animal production while
providing a mechanism for expansion and alternative income sources.
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