Wil's Rant

I have always disliked the modern practice of using uncomposted manure as a fertilizer. The reasons for it's use are simple. It's cheap! The idea is to spread only as much as can be absorbed by the plants in question. The problem is that this is not always easy, especially when rains and over-spreading can cause the material to flow into waterways and be left on the plants which results in e-coli contamination. The alternative is to completely compost the material before it is used as a fertilizer, a much more eco-friendly practice and safer for the consumer all around. The problem is that this is more expensive. My point is that we really don't have any choice if we are to prevent these outbreaks not to mention the devastating effects that are being created on the environment. A more expensive practice but one we most certainly must adopt.