Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Livestock Mortality Composting

Authors

Rachel Wieme, Washington State University ExtensionFollow
Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, Washington State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.04.19

Abstract

We conducted webinars in 2020 about livestock mortality composting (LMC). Forty-five attendees completed a survey to evaluate the webinar and help define future educational needs. Major barriers to LMC were lack of experience, public and neighbor perceptions, and environmental management. Most respondents indicated convenience, cost, biosafety, use of product, and environmental management as benefits. An unexpected emotional theme indicated that LMC also supports the “circle of life” and “respect for the animal.” We propose that this theme may be a uniting message to improve public and producer perception of LMC, increase use of LMC, and improve public-producer relationships overall.

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Recommended Citation

Wieme, R., & Carpenter-Boggs, L. (2024). Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Livestock Mortality Composting. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 19. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.04.19