Composting helps to reduce waste going to landfills and convert trash to treasure. We discuss how to balance carbon and nitrogen ratios for optimal decay and plant nutrient values as well as how to troubleshoot common composting problems. A great reference for composting can be found here: https://extension2.missouri.edu/g6956. Local livestock and hay reports for the first 8 minutes. *Correction: Fats do not change the speed of the decay.