Harvest time at Muir Glen Organic
GO Compost Project
Not too long ago, Muir Glen asked its farmers an important question: “What are the constraints on the organic side of farming, and what are some ways we can make things better?” The answer was a resounding call for more high-quality compost at an excellent price point. Thus, the GO (General Mills and Olam) Compost project was born.
The 25-acre compost site is fully organic and produces 10K tons of compost per year, which is then transported and applied to the 3,500 acres of nearby tomato fields. The nutrients and organic matter within the compost improve soil health, increase crop yields, and reduce the overall carbon footprint of tomato production.