🪨 Basalt fines, rock waste from mining, are being used by North Carolina farmers as fertilizer and topsoil enhancer.
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🪨 Basalt fines, rock waste from mining, are being used by North Carolina farmers as fertilizer and topsoil enhancer.
The process uses existing farm equipment to spray the dust onto farmland. 
This use also sequesters carbon and prevents degradation of topsoil caused by climate change.
The idea of using crushed rock waste for fertilizer has been discussed for years, but is now taking root in rural NC, not known for liberal leanings.https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/old-rocks-help-farmers-fight-climate-change/
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🪨 Basalt fines, rock waste from mining, are being used by North Carolina farmers as fertilizer and topsoil enhancer.
The process uses existing farm equipment to spray the dust onto farmland. This use also sequesters carbon and prevents degradation of topsoil caused by climate change. The idea of using crushed rock waste for fertilizer has been discussed for years, but is now taking root in rural NC, not known for liberal leanings.https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/old-rocks-help-farmers-fight-climate-change/
@joewynne @NCConnect Why does this sound like a good game of Minecraft? I have 3 large chests of rock waste...so I'm down for this.
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🪨 Basalt fines, rock waste from mining, are being used by North Carolina farmers as fertilizer and topsoil enhancer.
The process uses existing farm equipment to spray the dust onto farmland. This use also sequesters carbon and prevents degradation of topsoil caused by climate change. The idea of using crushed rock waste for fertilizer has been discussed for years, but is now taking root in rural NC, not known for liberal leanings.https://www.pbsnc.org/blogs/science/old-rocks-help-farmers-fight-climate-change/
It also makes fantastic soil for garden beds, mixed 50/50 with manure compost!
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