DISCLAIMER
This is a “no guarantees, use at your own risk” service. Manure and compost are generally not certified to be weed-free or organic. The material may not be suitable for all intended uses.
Providers are not responsible for hauling costs or any costs associated with vehicle/dump-truck rentals, etc. This is a voluntary, community project, so please be considerate of those participating in this service.
The Rhode Island Conservation Districts and Farm Fresh Rhode Island cannot guarantee the quality of compost or manure advertised, or guarantee any particular result for its use. Under no circumstances shall The Rhode Island Conservation Districts and Farm Fresh Rhode Island be responsible for any loss or damage caused by or resulting from the exchange of manure or compost under this program.
To ensure you are getting manure that has been composted thoroughly and safely, follow the guidelines outlined on this page.
IMPORTANT! You cannot be a Provider if pyridine carboxylic herbicides (aminopyralid, clopyralid, fluroxypyr, picloram, and triclopyr) were used on livestock hay or pastures. Their presence may kill vegetation if they are in manure or compost applied to soil.
The Rhode Island Manure Exchange Program was organized by the Rhode Island Conservation Districts and Farm Fresh Rhode Island for the purpose of exchanging manure and/or compost. As a Provider, you are NOT responsible for hauling costs or any costs associated with vehicle/dump truck rentals, etc.
You cannot be a Provider if pyridine carboxylic herbicides (aminopyralid, clopyralid, fluroxypyr, picloram, and triclopyr) were used on livestock hay or pastures. Their presence may kill vegetation if they are in manure or compost applied to soil.
Then check out the New England Ag. Exchange, Manure Exchange Forum (Coming Soon!). You can find farmers and gardeners seeking manure, or post on the forum that you have excess livestock manure.
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Please use the sign-up form below to submit your information to the Rhode Island Manure Exchange Program. By submitting the form, you give full consent and permission to the Rhode Island Manure Exchange Program to share and post the information with others for the purpose of exchanging manure and/or compost.