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Oakdell Egg Farms is a family farming business that began in 1908 from ten chickens. Over the past 100 years, the company has expanded its business and recently launched the only certified organic compost manufactured in Utah. Oakdell Egg Farms is the official compost of Thanksgiving Point and has maintained the Rodale certification for its premium chicken-manure based compost by implementing meticulous processes and testing.

Oakdell Egg Farms Organic Compost is scientifically-formulated to increase the biological complexity of soil by supplying a multitude of micronutrients that build organic matter in the soil. The company has invested in the entire process of manufacturing micronutrient-rich soil compost through its state-of-the-art machinery, advanced technology, premium ingredients, rigorous quality control measures and sophisticated training and developed expertise by the leading experts in soil microbes and living organisms.

Oakdell Egg Farms provides bagged or bulk compost. Each bag weighs approximately 35 to 40 pounds, depending on the moisture level, and has small perforations for breathing to keep the product healthy.

Organic Compost Benefits: Oakdell Eggs Farms believes that every plant deserves a good start. The company has learned the art and science of manufacturing an all natural and pleasant earthy-smelling product ideal for vegetable gardens, flower beds, trees, potted plants and even for lawn fertilization. This multi-purpose compost contains all the necessary nutrients to help plants reach their full potential. The compost improves overall quality of soil, may help neutralize soil pH, increases biological complexity and antioxidant levels in soil - rich in nutrients, reduces need for chemical fertilizers, helps soil retain moisture, improves aeration to allow plant roots to receive more oxygen and promotes sustainability

Location: Oakdell Family Farms organic compost is produced at its family farm in Cache Valley, Utah.

Company Contact: 675 N Main Street, North Salt Lake, UT 84054 801-298-4556 www.oakdell.com

Retailers:

Currently, Oakdell's Organic Compost is available at the following retailers in Utah: IFA Country Stores, J & J Nursery, Vineyard Nursery, SunRoc Nursery, Dallas Green, Eagle Cap Nursery, Hurst Stores, Tooele Valley Nursery, Pinea Greenhouses and other retailers. Oakdell's Organic Compost is also available at independent nurseries in Idaho and Nevada.

Additional company information: Oakdell Egg farms, which are located in Cache Valley, Utah, Idaho and Washington State, produce a variety of other products, including conventional white, omega-3 brown, and organic cage-free eggs. Its egg products are distributed throughout the Intermountain West to major retailers, including Smith's, Harmons, WinCo, Costco and Associated Foods and its affiliated stores including the new Fresh Markets.

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