2. Bayside Park Farm
- 3 acre educational farm
- Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA) model
- Goals:
- Provide quality food to the
community
- Educate future farmers in
ethical agricultural practices
930 Old Arcata Rd
3. Vermicomposting
- Breakdown of organic matter
by worms
- Project no longer active
- Cause: Composter located in
an area that received too
much sun. Worm population
cooked and died.
- Project was thus abandoned Before After
4. From
Vermicomposting to
Goat Composting
● Goat manure is cooler in temperature, easier to
use right away
● Higher in N than in cow manure
● Less odorous than cow manure
● Easier to spread than with cow manure
5. Current Composting Needs and How
They Meet Them
The Farm uses over 15 gallons of compost a month
Most from Goat Compost
Piles formed and mixed with hay
6. Volunteer
Opportunity
Who: Students, Community Members
What: Specifically in the next 3 weeks: Harvesting
Remaining Crops
Where: Bayside Park Farm
When: Fridays 2-5pm
How: Email the Farm: baysideparkfarm@cityofarcata.org
